In law, a trial is a coming together of parties to a dispute, to present information in a tribunal, a formal setting with the authority to adjudicate claims or disputes. One form of tribunal is a court.

What does the word trial mean?

(Entry 1 of 3) 1 : the formal examination before a competent tribunal of the matter in issue in a civil or criminal cause in order to determine such issue. 2a : the action or process of trying or putting to the proof : test. b : a preliminary contest (as in a sport)

What does trial mean in court?

The trial is a structured process where the facts of a case are presented to a jury, and they decide if the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the charge offered. During trial, the prosecutor uses witnesses and evidence to prove to the jury that the defendant committed the crime(s).