on trial
idiom
: in a situation in which evidence against one is presented in a court to a judge and often a jury to decide if one is guilty of a crime
on trial for murder
She went on trial for possession of drugs.
—sometimes used figuratively to indicate that people will think about something in a critical wayThe controversial case has put the entire health care system on trial.
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He is scheduled to go on trial in April, just weeks before the Democratic primary for mayor.
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Dana Rubinstein, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Because Netanyahu is on trial for bribery, for breach of trust, in a Jerusalem district court.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
Her mother, who was on trial for murder, watched from the defense table.
—Paige Harriss, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Using examples as former House Speaker Michael Madigan, who is on trial for bribery, and current Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, whose government is shut down, Ugaste said the measures would address corrupt politicians.
—Kevin Bessler | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dana Rubinstein, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
Because Netanyahu is on trial for bribery, for breach of trust, in a Jerusalem district court.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
Her mother, who was on trial for murder, watched from the defense table.
—Paige Harriss, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
Using examples as former House Speaker Michael Madigan, who is on trial for bribery, and current Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, whose government is shut down, Ugaste said the measures would address corrupt politicians.
—Kevin Bessler | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Jan. 2025
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“On trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20trial. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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