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Meaning of trial by ordeal | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

An archaic practice by which a person accused of a crime could prove their innocence by their survival of physically painful tests.

Equivalents

Français ordalie

Português ordália

ไทย จารีตนครบาล

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

trial court trial de novo trial division Trial Harbour trial impression trial number