công thẩm
Definition
- Noun (Historical/Legal):
- Public trial or hearing: An archaic term referring to the act of judging or being judged before a court or tribunal in a public setting.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Vụ án được đưa ra công thẩm. (The case was brought to a public trial.)
- Theo luật cũ, tội này phải giải quyết bằng công thẩm. (According to the old law, this crime had to be resolved through a public hearing.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "công thẩm" is largely obsolete in modern Vietnamese legal language. It evokes a historical context of judicial proceedings.
Variants and Related Words
- Xét xử công khai (v): to adjudicate publicly, the modern equivalent for a public trial.
- Tòa án sẽ xét xử công khai vụ án này. (The court will adjudicate this case publicly.)
Synonyms
- Public trial: A judicial proceeding open to the public.
- Public hearing: A session where evidence or arguments are presented before a judge or tribunal in public.
Notes on Usage
- "Công thẩm" is an archaism. It is primarily encountered in historical texts, classical literature, or when discussing pre-modern legal systems. Using modern terms like "xét xử công khai" is strongly recommended for contemporary contexts.