/ˈtraɪəl baɪ ˈɔːrˌdiːl/ – Phrase
Definition: việc xét xử vụ án bằng cách sử dụng nhục hình để thử thách bị can.
A more thorough explanation: Trial by ordeal was a method of determining guilt or innocence in which the accused person underwent a physical test or trial, such as being forced to hold a hot iron or walk on hot coals. The outcome of the ordeal was believed to be determined by a higher power, such as a deity, and was considered a form of divine judgment. This practice was used in medieval Europe and other societies as a means of resolving legal disputes.
Example: In medieval England, trial by ordeal was a common practice where the accused would be subjected to a physical test, such as walking on hot coals, to determine their guilt or innocence.
