Trial Delay
/ˈtraɪəl dɪˌleɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) A postponement or deferment of a court trial to a later date, often due to procedural issues or requests by parties.
The judge granted a trial delay to allow the defense more time to prepare.
Forms
- trial delay
- trial delays
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Commentary
Trial delays can impact case strategy and court efficiency; drafters should specify grounds and duration of any delay explicitly to avoid ambiguity.
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