trial
A formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime. It involves a judge, and sometimes a jury, who listen to evidence and witnesses.
Examples
3 of 5The trial will start next week at the city court.
The court case will begin next week at the city court.
The defendant must be present in the courtroom during the trial.
The person accused of the crime must be in court while the case is happening.
I heard the trial is finally over and he is free.
I heard the court case finished and he can go home.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
A 'Trial' happens in 'TR-I-AL' (Think: The Right Is At Law).
Quick Quiz
The ______ lasted for three weeks before the judge made a decision.
Correct!
The correct answer is: trial
Examples
The trial will start next week at the city court.
everydayThe court case will begin next week at the city court.
The defendant must be present in the courtroom during the trial.
formalThe person accused of the crime must be in court while the case is happening.
I heard the trial is finally over and he is free.
informalI heard the court case finished and he can go home.
Legal scholars analyzed the historical impact of the 1920 trial.
academicLaw experts studied how the court case from 1920 changed history.
The company spent a lot of money during the patent infringement trial.
businessThe business used a lot of money for the court case about their product design.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
on trial
being judged in a court
trial and error
trying different ways until you find the right one
bring to trial
to start a legal case against someone
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
Use 'trial' when talking about a specific legal case in a courtroom. It can also be used for a 'test' of a product, but in Law, it always refers to the legal process.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misspell it as 'trail'. Remember that 'trial' has 'i' before 'a'.
Memory Tip
A 'Trial' happens in 'TR-I-AL' (Think: The Right Is At Law).
Word Origin
From the Old French word 'trier', which means to pick out or sift through information.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many English-speaking countries, the right to a 'speedy and public trial' is a basic legal protection.
Quick Quiz
The ______ lasted for three weeks before the judge made a decision.
Correct!
The correct answer is: trial
Related Phrases
Related Vocabulary
A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or...
judgeA judge is a person who works in a court of law and makes of...
lawyerA lawyer is a professional person who studies the law and he...
defendantA defendant is a person or organization that is being accuse...
juryA group of ordinary people chosen to listen to the facts of...
evidenceInformation or objects that help to prove something is true...
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A1A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.
hearing
A1In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.
litigation
A1Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.
testimony
A1A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.
witness
A1A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.
crime
A1A crime is an action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It refers to illegal activities like stealing or hurting someone.
criminal
A1A person who has committed a crime or done something illegal. This word describes someone who breaks the law and may be punished by the police or a court.
felony
A1A felony is a very serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery. In legal systems, it is a crime that is punished more severely than a minor offense, often resulting in more than one year in prison.
charge
A1A charge is an official statement by the police or a court that says a person has committed a crime. It is the first formal step in a legal case against someone.
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