Meaning of show trial | Babel Free
Definitions
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.
Equivalents
العربية
محاكمة شكلية
Dansk
skueproces
Deutsch
Schauprozess
Español
farsa judicial
Suomi
näytösoikeudenkäynti
Français
parodie de procès
Magyar
kirakatper
Italiano
processo farsa
한국어
보여주기 재판
Nederlands
showproces
Português
julgamento encenado
Examples
“We demand an end to these "Revere" showtrials. The indictments were drawn through forced testimony of gay youth and coerced testimony of gay men. The indictments were inspired by those seeking to use homophobia for political purposes. The trial is now being used by those who would exploit hatred of homsexuals.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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