Tried
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of try, meaning to hold a judicial examination of evidence in court.
The case was tried before a jury.
Forms
- try
- tries
- trying
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Commentary
As a past tense form of 'try,' this term specifically refers to conducting a formal legal examination, distinguishing it from non-legal uses of 'tried.'
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