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retrial
noun
re·tri·al
(ˌ)rē-ˈtrī(-ə)l
: a second trial, experiment, or test
specifically
: a second judicial trial
Examples of retrial in a Sentence
His case is coming up for retrial.
Recent Examples on the Web
In January, Judge Hagerman denied the double jeopardy motion and scheduled the retrial, which began last week.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
Weinstein remains in jail because he was separately convicted in Los Angeles, and a New York retrial seems likely.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2024
That charge was dismissed before jury deliberations in the retrial.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Last week, prosecutors stated their intention to pursue a retrial, and while a start date hasn’t been announced yet, the trial is expected to begin in early September.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1779, in the meaning defined above
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“Retrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrial. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
retrial
noun
re·tri·al
(ˈ)rē-ˈtrī(-ə)l
: a second trial, experiment, or test
Legal Definition
retrial
noun
re·tri·al
ˌrē-ˈtrī-əl, ˈrē-ˌtrī-
: a trial of a matter already tried
Note: A retrial is barred by double jeopardy following a mistrial for which there was no manifest necessity.
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