In a civil case, a structured process where the facts of a case are presented to a judge or jury who then decides the outcome of the case.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
trial (noun)1.
a) the action or process of trying or putting to the proof - test
b) a preliminary contest (as in a sport)
2.
the formal examination before a competent tribunal of the matter in issue in a civil or criminal cause in order to determine such issue
3.
a test of faith, patience, or stamina through subjection to suffering or temptation , broadly a source of vexation or annoyance
4.
a) a tryout or experiment to test quality, value, or usefulness - compare clinical trial
b) one of a number of repetitions of an experiment
5.
- attempt
1.
of, relating to, or used in a trial
2.
made or done as a test or experiment
3.
used or tried out in a test or experiment
Trial (Wikipedia)
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In law, a trial is a coming together of parties to a dispute, to present information (in the form of evidence) in a tribunal, a formal setting with the authority to adjudicate claims or disputes. One form of tribunal is a court. The tribunal, which may occur before a judge, jury, or other designated trier of fact, aims to achieve a resolution to their dispute.
Trial of Jean II, Duke of Alençon, October 1458.
