stand trial

idiom

: to be on trial in a court of law

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Adams is scheduled to stand trial on federal corruption charges starting on April 21. Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025 Darien was set to stand trial Tuesday on charges stemming from the recording, namely disruption of school activities, as well as theft, witness intimidation and stalking. Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2025 The move followed Rocky's January 2024 non-guilty plea after a judge determined there was enough evidence to stand trial. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025 The newest forever prisoner is one of the original 9/11 defendants, Ramzi bin al-Shibh; in September 2023, he was declared mentally incompetent to stand trial. Lisa Hajjar, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for stand trial 

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“Stand trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20trial. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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