(idiomatic) The process by which media coverage affects a person's reputation by creating a widespread perception of guilt or innocence, often before, or after, a verdict in a court of law.

(grammar) Grammatical number denoting a quantity of exactly three

(law) a court of first instance.

(law) To be put on trial in a court of law; go on trial. / (idiomatic) To sustain the trial or examination of a cause; not to give up without trial.

plural of trial run

An empirical test of the suitability or effectiveness of a method or thing by running it at least once.

A trial in which a plaintiff seeks damages or other remedy from a defendant; a lawsuit

plural of trial court

Undergoing a court trial in which the offender is likely to receive a death sentence if convicted.

(law) A new trial in which the court or tribunal proceeds as though the original trial had not taken place.