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

During her direct examination in the retrial, Dever testified that Cox called her into his office and that the commissioner told her the department would support her and to tell the truth. —Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025

In court on Wednesday, Fein said the issues in front of the appeals court are not enough reason to delay the retrial. —Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025

Prior to her retrial, Read’s lawyers attempted to have two of the three charges against her dismissed on the grounds of double jeopardy. —Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 19 June 2025

How the retrial unfolded The case centered on a window of time that began late January 28, 2022, and stretched into the early morning hours of the following day. —Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 18 June 2025

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.