HyperDic: show_trial

English > 1 sense of the expression show trial:
NOUNactshow triala trial held for show
English > show trial: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningA trial held for show; the guilt of the accused person has been decided in advance.
Broadertrial(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law

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