Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-the-dock
idiom
/ɪn ðə dɒk/
Definition
A phrase used to describe someone who is facing charges in a court of law or is on trial.
Examples
- After the investigation, the company executives found themselves in the dock for fraud.
- The defendant appeared in the dock, looking anxious as the jury entered.
- It’s not often that politicians end up in the dock, but this scandal has led to many facing trial.
Meaning
Being in a vulnerable or defenseless position, particularly in a legal context.
Synonyms
- on trial
- in court
- facing charges
