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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The details recorded during this conversation led Leo Schofield's legal team to request a retrial, which led to an evidentiary hearing.
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Alex Berenfeld, ABC News, 7 June 2024
The retrial of the case began in a Florence appeals court back in April.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
Following a statement from one of Erdogan’s close advisers, the military filed a complaint with the judiciary demanding a retrial of the defendants in the Sledgehammer case.
—Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2016
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
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Alex Berenfeld, ABC News, 7 June 2024
The retrial of the case began in a Florence appeals court back in April.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024
Following a statement from one of Erdogan’s close advisers, the military filed a complaint with the judiciary demanding a retrial of the defendants in the Sledgehammer case.
—Gonul Tol, Foreign Affairs, 30 May 2016
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
See all Example Sentences for retrial
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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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