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 South Carolina Supreme Court has sent Alex Murdaugh’s murder case back to a lower court for retrial, marking the official start of what could become another lengthy courtroom battle in the Lowcountry. —Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026

Stanley's replacement, Jeff Lindsey, appealed to the state to seek a retrial of Jacobs soon after taking his position. —Logan Smith, CBS News, 23 May 2026

In a big win for Alex Murdaugh, South Carolina’s Supreme Court overturned his convictions for the murders of his wife and son, and granted him a retrial. —Forbestv, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

Murdaugh's retrial has not been scheduled. —Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 19 May 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.