nghị án
[ŋi˧˨ʔ ʔaːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to deliberate (of a judge or jury, to discuss a case in private before reaching a verdict)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hội đồng xét xử vào phòng nghị án.The trial panel enters the room to deliberate.
Thời gian nghị án kéo dài do tính chất phức tạp của vụ việc.The deliberation period was extended due to the complex nature of the case.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “nghị án” mean?
(verb) to deliberate (of a judge or jury, to discuss a case in private before reaching a verdict)
Is “nghị án” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.