Political Trial
/ˌpɒlɪˈtɪkəl ˈtraɪəl/
Definitions
- (n.) A judicial proceeding conducted primarily for political ends rather than strict legal merit, often to suppress dissent or opposition.
The defendant argued that his conviction was the result of a political trial rather than fair judicial process.
Forms
- political trial
- political trials
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Commentary
Political trials often raise issues concerning the impartiality of courts and the protection of human rights under rule of law principles.
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