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Crucifier

One who crucifies one who subjects himself or another to a painful trial

Court martial

A court consisting of military or naval officers for the trial of one belonging to the army or navy or of offenses against military or naval law

sua sponte

its own accord] : on the court's own motion or initiative [authorize the court to order a new trial sua sponte "J. H. Friedenthal et al."] [the court's sua sponte dismissal]

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Caber

A pole or beam esp one used in Gaelic games for tossing as a trial of strength

bullpen

in a baseball stadium off the playing field where pitchers may warm up by throwing a number of trial pitches before playing

Battel

A single combat as trial by battel See Wager of battel under Wager

Barrister

Counselor at law a counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes as distinguished from an attorney or solicitor See Attorney

writ

and superseded by the appeal. writ of error coram nobis : a writ calling the attention of the trial court to facts which do not appear on the record despite the exercise of reasonable diligence by the

work product

impressions, conclusions, opinions, or legal theories developed by or for an attorney in anticipation of litigation or for trial

witness protection program

witness protection program : a state or federal program designed to protect prosecution witnesses in serious criminal cases esp. from bodily injury or tampering (as by providing aid in establishing a

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