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In criminal law, the adversary method of whereby opposing attorneys prove in court, according to the rules of evidence, that the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the criminal charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
Trial (Wikipedia)
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In law, a trial is a coming together of parties to a dispute, to present information (in the form of evidence) in a tribunal, a formal setting with the authority to adjudicate claims or disputes. One form of tribunal is a court. The tribunal, which may occur before a judge, jury, or other designated trier of fact, aims to achieve a resolution to their dispute.
Trial of Jean II, Duke of Alençon, October 1458.
Trial (Wiktionary)
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈtɹaɪəl/
- Rhymes: -aɪəl
- Hyphenation: tri‧al
Etymology 1
From Middle English trial, triall, from Anglo-Norman trial
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