fair trial — n: a trial that is conducted fairly, justly, and with procedural regularity by an impartial judge and in which the defendant is afforded his or her rights under the U.S. Constitution or the appropriate state constitution or other law ◇ Among the… … Law dictionary
fair trial — A legal trial; a trial conducted in all material things in substantial conformity to law. People v Wolf, 183 NY 464, 472, 76 NE 592, 594. In a criminal case, a trial before an impartial judge, an honest jury, and in an atmosphere of judicial calm … Ballentine's law dictionary
right to fair trial — See fair trial … Ballentine's law dictionary
Trial by media — is a phrase popular in the late 20th century and early 21st century to describe the impact of television and newspaper coverage on a person s reputation by creating a widespread perception of guilt regardless of any verdict in a court of law.In… … Wikipedia
Right to counsel — is nowadays generally regarded as a constituent of the right to a fair trial, allowing for the defendant to be assisted by counsel (i.e. lawyers), and if he cannot afford his own lawyer, requiring that the government should appoint one for him,… … Wikipedia
Right to silence — The right to remain silent is a legal right of any person. This right is recognized, explicitly or by convention, in many of the world s legal systems. The right covers a number of issues centered around the right of the accused or the defendant… … Wikipedia
fair — fair1 W2S1 [feə US fer] adj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(reasonable and acceptable)¦ 2¦(treating everyone equally)¦ 3¦(quite large)¦ 4¦(hair/skin)¦ 5¦(according to the rules)¦ 6¦(level of ability)¦ 7¦(weather)¦ 8 have had more than your fair share of something 9… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Right of asylum — Asylum seekers by country of origin. 40,000 asylum seekers … Wikipedia
Fair Deal — In United States history, the Fair Deal was U.S. President Harry S. Truman s catchphrase for a series of social and economic reforms [ “Fair Deal.” Britannica Online. 30 Mar. 2008. 30 Mar. 2008 .] , outlined in his 1949 State of the Union Address … Wikipedia
fair — fair1 [ fer ] adjective *** ▸ 1 treating all equally ▸ 2 reasonable/morally right ▸ 3 not bad but not very good ▸ 4 pleasant and not raining ▸ 5 light in color ▸ 6 likely to be correct ▸ 7 beautiful ▸ 8 when size etc. is large ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) if … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
