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kangaroo court

/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː kɔːrt/

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/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː kɔːrt/C1informallegal
  • ruСуд, который игнорирует правовые нормы, справедливость или надлежащую процедуру; часто используется для описания предвзятого или фиктивного судебного разбирательства, исход которого предопределён.

A court that disregards legal standards, fairness, or proper procedure, often used to describe a biased or sham legal proceeding where the outcome is predetermined.

  1. Unfair or illegal courtC1informal

    A court that disregards legal standards, is biased, and often used to punish opponents unfairly.

    ruНезаконный или несправедливый суд

    • The trial was nothing but a kangaroo court, with no chance for a fair defense.
    • Political prisoners were tried in a kangaroo court and sentenced immediately.
    • The committee's investigation turned into a kangaroo court, ignoring all evidence.