hearing vs oration

hearing

noun
  • A proceeding at which discussions are heard. 

  • The sense used to perceive sound. 

  • The act by which something is heard. 

  • A legal procedure done before a judge, without a jury, as with an evidentiary hearing. 

adj
  • Able to hear, as opposed to deaf. 

oration

noun
  • A lengthy speech or argument in a private setting. 

  • A specific form of short, solemn prayer said by the president of the liturgical celebration on behalf of the people. 

  • A formal, often ceremonial speech. 

verb
  • To deliver an oration; to speak. 

How often have the words hearing and oration occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )