Related Clues:

• Ablative, e.g
• '___ closed!'
• Instance — lawsuit
• Tribulation's partner
• -- and error
• Main event in 'The Crucible'
• Hearing noisy neighbour could be one
• Test run
• Job for the Hardy Boys
• Check out with nefarious intent
• Event that may be both civil and contentious
• Portmanteau, e.g
• What a plea bargain obviates
• Wine buyer's quantity — dative, for example
• Ordeal that's terminable, oddly enough