stand trial UK /ˌstænd ˈtɹaɪəl/US /ˌstænd ˈtɹaɪ(ə)l/ verb2 •To be put on trial in a court of law; go on trial.Also observe that if there be six weeks between the bayl and issue joyning, the Defendant shall not remove his playnt by writ, but shall stand tryall below. — 1658 •To sustain the trial or examination of a cause; not to give up without trial. formsstood trial · standing trial · stands trial