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

Initially sentenced to life in prison, her conviction was later overturned and, in a 2006 retrial, she was found not guilty and committed to a mental hospital. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026

At a bond hearing Monday, Porter was ordered released on electronic monitoring pending retrial. —Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026

After that, prosecutors crafted a plea deal with Berrios agreeing to testify in a retrial of Andrademembreno and Diaz. —City News Service, Oc Register, 25 Jan. 2026

The judges reversed the verdict and sent the case back to Fort Worth for retrial. —Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 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.