Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
await-trial
Legal term
/əˈweɪt traɪəl/
Definition
The period during which a person is held in custody before their trial begins.
Examples
- The defendant has been on await-trial status since the charges were filed.
- Many people may find themselves on await-trial due to the seriousness of the allegations against them.
- While on await-trial, the accused must comply with certain conditions set by the court.
Meaning
Await-trial refers to the situation where an accused person remains in jail or under supervision while waiting for their court case to be heard.
Synonyms
- Pre-trial detention
- Custodial remand
- Pending trial
