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Term: TRY
Definition: When people have a problem or disagreement, they can go to a special place called a court. In court, a judge listens to both sides and decides who is right and who is wrong. This process is called a trial. To try means to have a trial and figure out who is right and who is wrong.
Definition: To examine judicially; to examine and resolve (a dispute) by means of a trial.
Example: The judge will try the case to determine if the defendant is guilty or not.
Explanation: When a case goes to trial, the judge will try the case by examining the evidence presented and making a decision based on the facts. This is an example of trying a dispute by means of a trial.