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

His retrial is now set to kick off in November. —Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025

But the Michigan Supreme Court intervened and stopped the retrial for reasons unrelated to Smothers. —Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2025

In March 2013, nearly two years after she was acquitted, an Italian court ordered a retrial of Knox’s case. —Alyssa Davis, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025

There was supposed to be a retrial, but DNA testing conducted on remaining evidence from the victims was performed again using newer technology, and none of the DNA matched Pierce, Scott, Springsteen, or Welborn. —Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 24 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for retrial

• denial
• mistrial
• posttrial
• pretrial
• dial
• rial
• thiol
• trial
• vial
• sensorial
• supervisorial

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.