The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TRIBUNALS
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The straight part
We know that "More than one hearing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case more than one hearing = tribunals.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TRIBUNALS mean?
TRIBUNALS noun- An assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business; a court of law.
- A kind of village hall used to transact business, to quarter troops and travellers, and to confine prisoners.