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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Committed for trial

Hi & Hello, dear teachers

Parker was committed for trial yesterday at Southwark Crown Court.

what does "committed for trial" mean?

Thank you
  

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Anonymous what does "committed for trial" mean? I don't believe this expression is used in the US. It sounds British.

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  • Anonymous what does "committed for trial" mean?
  • I don't believe this expression is used in the US.
  • It sounds British.
  • In what country is it used?
  • " The person may remain in custody or be released on bail or on his own recognizance, pending trial.
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Anonymouswhat does "committed for trial" mean?
I don't believe this expression is used in the US. It sounds British.
In what country is it used?

In the US, I believe we'd say "bound over for trial."

The person may remain in custody or be released on bail or on his own recognizance, pending trial.
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