English Explanatory Dictionary

show trial

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A trial held for appearance's sake, but whose verdict is predetermined, especially a "guilty" verdict with the purpose of making an example of the accused.

Word forms

show trial show trials

Related words

kangaroo court lynching
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