Meaning of the word "stand trial" in English

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stand trial

US /stænd traɪəl/
UK /stænd traɪəl/
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Phrase

1.

to be tried in a court of law

Example:
The suspect will stand trial next month.
Despite the evidence, he refused to stand trial and fled the country.
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