/steɪʤˈ/ – noun
Definition: 1. giai đoạn, thời kỳ;
2. sân khấu, diễn kịch, dàn dựng kịch, giả vờ;
3. chằng đường, tầng (tên lửa).
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, the word “stage” typically refers to a particular phase or step in a legal process or proceeding. It can also refer to a specific point in the progression of a case or matter, such as a trial stage, discovery stage, or appeal stage.
Example: During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence to support their case in the initial stage of the proceedings.