on trial

Idioms  

1. In the process of being tried, especially in a court of law. For example, He would be put on trial for the murder of his wife . [Early 1700s]

2. As a test of something, on probation, as in They said we could take the vacuum cleaner on trial and return it if it was too noisy . [Early 1700s]

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Example Sentences

Also on trial is industry executive Olatimbo Ayinde, 54, who is charged with one count of bribery relating to Alison-Madueke and a separate count of bribery of a foreign public official.

From BBC

It is not clear how many of the 16 will go on trial, but the military authorities said the process would ensure accountability and uphold "the principles of fairness and due process".

From BBC

Pratt plays a man on trial for murdering his wife in the Amazon MGM Studios film, with his fate in the hands of an artificial intelligence judge.

From Barron's

Eight alleged members of a German far-right militant group dubbed the "Saxonian Separatists" went on trial Friday in the eastern city of Dresden.

From Barron's

Seven men and three women are on trial at Winchester Crown Court.

From BBC