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ordeal

/ɔr'dil/

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noun
a primitive method of determining a person's guilt or innocence by subjecting the accused person to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under divine control; escape was usually taken as a sign of innocence
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trial by ordeal

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trial
noun
a severe or trying experience
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experience

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