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trials by media

trials by media is the plural of trial by media.

Meaning of trial by media

Noun

trial by media (plural trials by media)

  1. (idiomatic) The process by which media coverage affects a person's reputation by creating a widespread perception of guilt or innocence, often before, or after, a verdict in a court of law.
    • "Next up is a suit for procedural malfeasance, including false arrest, dereliction of duty, excessive force, and incompetence. I like to think of it as the 'impersonating a police force' suit. It'll play well on the news." "You threaten our clients with trial by media?" "Why yes, yes I do. And...2005 November 6, Howard Tayler, Schlock Mercenary, archived from the original on 27 Jan 2024

Questions about trials by media

What is trials by media the plural of?
Trials by media is the plural of trial by media.

Words near trials by media in the dictionary

  1. trials
  2. trials and errors
  3. trials and tribulations
  4. trials by combat
  5. trials by fire
  6. trials by media
  7. trials by ordeal
  8. trials de novo
  9. trials of void
  10. trialuminium
  11. trialumino

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