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show trial in Arabic

محاكمة شكلية

show trial in Arabic: محاكمة شكلية. In English, show trial means a trial held for appearance's sake, but whose verdict is predetermined, especially a "guilty" verdict with the purpose of making an example of the accused.

Arabic words for show trial

trial held for appearance's sake
محاكمة شكلية

English meaning of show trial

  1. noun A trial held for appearance's sake, but whose verdict is predetermined, especially a "guilty" verdict with the purpose of making an example of the accused.

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What is the meaning of show trial in Arabic?
Show trial in Arabic is محاكمة شكلية.
ما معنى كلمة show trial؟
Show trial: محاكمة شكلية.
What does show trial mean in English?
Show trial means a trial held for appearance's sake, but whose verdict is predetermined, especially a "guilty" verdict with the purpose of making an example of the accused.

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