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Sentences with TRIAL-BY-ORDEAL

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"In ancient times, trial by ordeal was used to determine guilt or innocence."
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"One form of trial by ordeal was the accused being forced to walk across hot coals."
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"The accused would be subjected to trial by ordeal if there was insufficient evidence to prove their guilt."
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"In some cultures, trial by ordeal involved being submerged in water to see if the person would float or sink."
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"In trial by ordeal, the accused would often have to undergo a physically demanding task."
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"The accused could choose trial by ordeal as a way to prove their innocence."
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"In trial by ordeal, the accused would sometimes have to consume a poisonous substance."
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"The outcome of trial by ordeal was often seen as the result of divine intervention."
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"The accused would sometimes be tortured during trial by ordeal."
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"In some cultures, trial by ordeal involved restraining the accused and throwing them into water."
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"The accused would often undergo physical pain and suffering during trial by ordeal."
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"In ancient times, trial by ordeal was a common practice to determine guilt or innocence."
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"The accused had to undergo the trial by ordeal as a means of proving their innocence."
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"The judicial system of that era relied heavily on trial by ordeal."
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"The concept of trial by ordeal was rooted in the belief that the gods would protect the innocent."
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"Surviving the trial by ordeal was seen as a sign of innocence."
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"The accused had no choice but to submit to the trial by ordeal imposed by the court."
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"Some cultures practiced trial by ordeal as a way of resolving disputes."
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"The practice of trial by ordeal eventually fell out of favor as more rational methods of justice emerged."
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