Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Show Trial.
Show Trial - as a noun
A trial held for show; the guilt of the accused person has been decided in advance
Example Sentences
"The dictator ordered a show trial to publicly condemn his political opponents."
"The journalist was sentenced to death after a highly orchestrated show trial."
"Many activists believe that the government's intention was to conduct a show trial and instill fear in the opposition."
"The defendant was denied a fair trial as it was nothing more than a show trial to appease the public."
"The international community condemned the show trial as a violation of human rights."
