kangaroo court

Definition of "kangaroo court"
  1. A court that makes judgments without following the principles of justice, often showing prejudice
How to use "kangaroo court" in a sentence
  1. The athletes felt that the disciplinary hearing was nothing but a kangaroo court.
  2. The quick verdict and harsh punishment made the trial seem like a kangaroo court.
  3. Many argued that the proceedings were nothing more than a kangaroo court, lacking in due process.

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