Stand trial Meaning in English
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈtɹaɪəɫ/, /ˈtɹaɪɫ
STAND TRY-uhl
stˈænd/ /tɹˈaɪəl
stand TRY-uhl
Definition
To go to court and be officially judged for a crime or accusation.
Usage & Nuances
Formal, legal context. Do not use for civil trials or non-criminal issues. Common phrases: 'will stand trial', 'stand trial for (a crime)'. Not the same as simply being accused; means going before a judge.
Spanish: ser juzgado - ser sometido a juicioPortuguese (BR): ser julgadoPortuguese (PT): ser julgadoChinese (Simplified): 受审Chinese (Traditional): 受審Hindi: मुकदमा झेलनाArabic: يُحاكمBengali: বিচার সম্মুখীন হওয়াRussian: предстать перед судомJapanese: 裁判を受けるVietnamese: hầu tòaKorean: 재판을 받다Turkish: yargılanmakUrdu: مقدمہ کا سامنا کرناIndonesian: diadili di pengadilan
Example Sentences
He will stand trial for robbery next month.
basic
She had to stand trial for her actions.
basic
Many people hope the criminals will stand trial soon.
basic
After years of investigation, he finally had to stand trial.
natural
Anyone accused of a crime deserves to stand trial with a fair lawyer.
natural
Even celebrities have to stand trial if they break the law.
natural