Paglilitis (en. Trial)
pag-li-li-tis
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of examining evidence and arguments in a court.
The trial for the case started last week.
Ang paglilitis sa kaso ay nagsimula ng nakaraang linggo.
The hearing of a legal matter in court.
Many witnesses were called during the trial.
Maraming saksi ang tinawag sa paglilitis.
An intense process describing the steps to prove a case in court.
The trial can take several months or years.
Ang paglilitis ay maaaring tumagal ng ilang buwan o taon.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'litis' which means case or matter.
Common Phrases and Expressions
conducting a trial
The process of conducting a hearing in court.
pagsasagawa ng paglilitis
the trial is happening
The legal process is currently taking place.
nagaganap ang paglilitis
Related Words
court
An institution with the power to decide legal matters.
hukuman
lawyer
A professional who provides legal advice and represents clients in court.
abogado
Slang Meanings
Case or fight in court.
We are waiting for the decision in my friend's trial.
Naghihintay na kami ng desisyon sa paglilitis ng kaibigan ko.
Discussion or debate.
We had a debate about which movie is better.
Nagkaroon kami ng paglilitis tungkol sa kung anong pelikula ang mas maganda.