trial

A court proceeding where evidence is presented and a judge or jury make a decision in a case. 

Word Structure

Sentence Examples

You have the right to a fair trial.

The trial judge rules.

It was a jury trial.

Semantic Relatives

Defendant

Conviction

Court

Evidence

Judge

Jury

Prosecute

Sentence

Verdict

Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 7 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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