trial court
noun
: the court before which issues of fact and law are first determined as distinguished from an appellate court
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In a stunning turn in October, Texas’ highest criminal court halted his execution with just days to spare, as justices returned the case to the trial court for another review.
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Dan Slepian, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
The city’s statement noted the courts didn’t impose fines on Huntington Beach and that the trial court is still reviewing its lawsuit.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
But in 1970, the Supreme Court did away with the requirement, reasoning that trial courts should have leeway to call in fewer members of the community for jury service.
—Time, 17 Dec. 2025
The trial court and Taylor's plea petition incorrectly showed the maximum sentence as 20 years, according to the appeals court.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
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Dan Slepian, NBC news, 24 Dec. 2025
The city’s statement noted the courts didn’t impose fines on Huntington Beach and that the trial court is still reviewing its lawsuit.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025
But in 1970, the Supreme Court did away with the requirement, reasoning that trial courts should have leeway to call in fewer members of the community for jury service.
—Time, 17 Dec. 2025
The trial court and Taylor's plea petition incorrectly showed the maximum sentence as 20 years, according to the appeals court.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for trial court
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“Trial court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trial%20court. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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