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

Prosecutors at Dominguez’s retrial argued that despite his mental state, Dominguez chose to attack and kill Breaux and Abou Najm. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Scott has maintained his innocence and has long sought a retrial. — Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

The New Evidence arrives at a crucial juncture, nearly three months after the LAIP’s petition for a retrial was denied. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026

The judge overseeing the murder retrial for Antolin Garcia Torres in the infamous 2012 disappearance and presumed death of Sierra LaMar wants a jury to start hearing evidence in October and to have a verdict by Thanksgiving. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for retrial

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

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.