The meaning of TRIAL is the formal examination before a competent tribunal of the matter in issue in a civil or criminal cause in order to determine such issue.

TRIAL definition: 1. the hearing of statements and showing of objects, etc. in a law court to judge if a person is…. Learn more.

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.

They're doing clinical trials on a new drug. They've employed her for a six-month trial (period). You can have the equipment on a trial basis (UK also on trial), and if you don't like it you can …

5 days ago · The jury in the trial of Brian Walshe will resume deliberations on Monday after spending more than three hours considering the case today. Walshe is accused of killing his …

A trial is an experiment in which you test something by using it or doing it for a period of time to see how well it works. If something is on trial, it is being tested in this way.

A defendant charged with a crime has a right to a trial by jury for all Class A misdemeanors and felony cases. The defendant may give up that right and ask the Judge to make the decision of …

Trial is the general word for a trying of anything: articles sent for ten days' free trial. Experiment is a trial conducted to prove or illustrate the truth or validity of something, or an attempt to …

A trial is a formal legal proceeding where legal claims are presented, evidence is examined, and witnesses are heard. It is overseen by a judge, jury, or other adjudicator who determines the …

A proceeding in which opposing parties in a dispute present evidence and make arguments on the application of the law before a judge or jury: The case is expected to go to trial.