aftertrial
|af-ter-trial|
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/ˈæftərˌtraɪəl/
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/ˈɑːftəˌtraɪəl/
post-trial process
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftertrial' originates from the combination of 'after' and 'trial', where 'after' meant 'following in time' and 'trial' referred to a formal examination of evidence in a court.
Historical Evolution
'aftertrial' is a modern English term formed by combining the words 'after' and 'trial'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'proceedings following a trial', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a legal proceeding or process that occurs after the main trial has concluded, often involving appeals or additional hearings.
The aftertrial process can sometimes take longer than the trial itself.
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Last updated: 2025/05/27 10:06