What is another word for show trial?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈə͡ʊ tɹˈa͡ɪə͡l] (IPA) 
"Show trial" is a phrase used to describe a legal proceeding that is conducted to demonstrate the power of a political regime rather than for the purpose of justice. The term is often associated with oppressive regimes, such as those of Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia, where the courts were used to suppress political dissent. Synonyms for show trial include sham trial, kangaroo court, rigged trial, mock trial, railroaded trial, and rigged outcome.
In a show trial, the defendant is typically railroaded by a biased judge and a predetermined verdict, with little regard for the evidence presented. Such trials are often used to intimidate opposition and rally support of the regime. While they are considered a perversion of justice, they are unfortunately all too common in authoritarian regimes worldwide.
