Minitrial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Minitrial is a noun meaning A short or minor legal trial.
Meaning
A short or minor legal trial.
Example Sentences
Under the federal death penalty law, if a jury finds a defendant guilty, a second minitrial is held to determine whether that defendant will face execution or life in prison without parole.
Word Forms
- minitrials
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include minitour, minisession, minisurvey, minirevolt, minisummit, minute.
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