on trial
Idioms-
In the process of being tried, especially in a court of law. For example, He would be put on trial for the murder of his wife . [Early 1700s]
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As a test of something, on probation, as in They said we could take the vacuum cleaner on trial and return it if it was too noisy . [Early 1700s]
Example Sentences
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His partner, as well as two former Greek executives of the company, are also on trial.
From Barron's
Mack was given a shorter sentence due to her lesser role and because she gave birth to a baby while on trial, the Bali court heard.
From BBC
A former military police officer and a former advisor to Domingos Brazao are also on trial.
From Barron's
However, he is on trial at Mold Crown Court with three other people who the prosecution said helped him attempt to "evade and thwart justice".
From BBC
On Monday, the Chinese captain of the Boracay was set to go on trial in absentia in the city of Brest in western France.
From Barron's
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