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.
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Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
In 1995, the brothers’ retrial began, this time with a single jury.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The two other defendants were acquitted at the retrial.
—Brian Melley, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
The conviction was later overturned for insufficient evidence, and a 1989 retrial ended in an acquittal.
—Steve Beynon, ABC News, 6 June 2026
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“Retrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrial. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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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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