nonjury trial

Definition of "nonjury trial"
  1. A procedure where a judge, not a jury, decides the outcome of a court case
How to use "nonjury trial" in a sentence
  1. The defendant elected to have a nonjury trial, entrusting his fate to the judge.
  2. The complex nature of the financial dispute led to a nonjury trial.
  3. During a nonjury trial, the judge holds the responsibility of interpreting the law and determining factual issues.

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