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show trial

Noun CEFR B2

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.

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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.
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See also

show tune show up show who's boss show window show-er show-glass

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