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 case went to trial in 2023, and Pras was convicted on 10 charges; he was denied a retrial in 2024. —Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 13 Mar. 2026

Our conversation was conducted in late January, a week before yet another verdict was expected in yet another New York retrial. —Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026

Babiš’ former associate Jana Nagyová, who signed the subsidy request, will face retrial. —ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026

After a jury in a previous retrial failed to reach a verdict on a rape charge, Harvey Weinstein will begin another retrial on April 14, per The Hollywood Reporter. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026

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.