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

At her retrial, Andrea was found not guilty by reason of insanity. —Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026

The former film titan’s attorneys had argued that the jury at his retrial was beset by infighting, bullying and other improper behavior. —Adam Reiss, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026

His landmark #MeToo-era case has spanned seven years and trials in two states, including a reversal and the retrial that came to a messy end. —CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

Andrea Yates with her attorneys, George Parnham (L) and Wendell Odom (R) as the verdict in her 2006 retrial is read aloud. —Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 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.