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.
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In 2014 a retrial was ordered after some of the original evidence was ruled unsafe.
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Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 10 July 2024
The prosecution expects to be ready for the retrial by November, though the defense is pushing for earlier.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 July 2024
Following Judge Beverly Cannone’s declaration of a mistrial, the prosecution immediately vowed to pursue a retrial.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 3 July 2024
He was ordered to stand trial by Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo, who also oversaw the Danny Masterson rape retrial.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
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Harriet Marsden, The Week Uk, theweek, 10 July 2024
The prosecution expects to be ready for the retrial by November, though the defense is pushing for earlier.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 9 July 2024
Following Judge Beverly Cannone’s declaration of a mistrial, the prosecution immediately vowed to pursue a retrial.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 3 July 2024
He was ordered to stand trial by Judge Charlaine F. Olmedo, who also oversaw the Danny Masterson rape retrial.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for retrial
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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.
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