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audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
大使が国王に謁見した。
The ambassador had an audience with the king.
謁見の間で正式な儀式が行われた。
A formal ceremony was held in the audience hall.
謁見を許されるのは限られた者だけだ。
Only a select few are granted an audience.