after-trial
|af-ter-tri-al|
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/ˈæftər ˌtraɪəl/
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/ˈɑːftə ˌtraɪəl/
post-trial legal process
Etymology
'after-trial' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'trial', where 'after' indicates a subsequent event and 'trial' refers to a legal examination.
The term 'after-trial' has been used in legal contexts to describe proceedings that follow the main trial.
Initially, it meant any event following a trial, but it has evolved to specifically refer to legal proceedings post-trial.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a legal proceeding that occurs after the main trial, often to address issues such as sentencing, appeals, or post-trial motions.
The judge scheduled an after-trial hearing to discuss the defendant's appeal.
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Last updated: 2025/06/21 05:45