show trial

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von show trial im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

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Englisch - Englisch

Definition von show trial im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

A trial held for appearance's sake, but for which the verdict is predetermined

a trial held for show; the guilt of the accused person has been decided in advance

disapproval People describe a trial as a show trial if they believe that the trial is unfair and is held for political reasons rather than in order to find out the truth. the show trials of political dissidents. an unfair trial that is organized by a government for political reasons, not in order to find out whether someone is guilty

trial conducted in a totalitarian country that is not a true and fair trial (the outcome and sentence are generally pre-determined)

Silbentrennung

show tri·al

Türkische aussprache

şō trayl

Aussprache

/ˈsʜō ˈtrīl/ /ˈʃoʊ ˈtraɪl/

Etymologie

() First attested 1937