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

The judge determined that extensive publicity surrounding the case in Murdaugh’s home county could prevent a fair retrial. — Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Judge Debra McCaslin determined that extensive publicity surrounding the case in Murdaugh’s home county could prevent a fair retrial. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

The retrial will be held in nearby Sumter County due to concerns Murdaugh would be unable to get a fair trial in Colleton County, where his first trial was held in 2023. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

He was acquitted of the most serious charge of first-degree murder, while the jury deadlocked on the second-degree murder charge involving the death of Corado, resulting in a retrial. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 14 Oct. 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.