This is the 731st most frequent Norwegian word.
rettssaken
The court case.
Here, 'rettssaken' is used to discuss the specific trial's nature and duration.
Jeg forstår ikke hvorfor rettssaken har tatt så lang tid.
I do not understand why the trial has taken so long.
In this context, 'rettssaken' signifies the ongoing legal case that is garnering attention.
Alle nyhetene handler om rettssaken for tiden.
All the news is about the trial these days.
Here, 'rettssaken' refers directly to the event of the legal trial.