Show trial

noun

Definitions

1.nounA trial held for appearance's sake, but for which the verdict is predetermined; especially when the verdict is "guilty", and the purpose of the trial is to make an example of the accused.

Synonyms

bench trial jury trial trial by jury test case fair trial testcase petit jury tales undertrial testimony swearing contest committal hearing

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