bench trial

noun

bench trial

noun
1

Law A trial by judge as opposed to a trial by jury.

Synonyms
trial by judge
Coordinate terms
trial by jury, jury trial, trial by combat, trial by battle, trial by duel, duel trial, trial by ordeal, trial by water, trial by fire

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