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

Babiš’ former associate Jana Nagyová, who signed the subsidy request, will face retrial. —ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026

After a jury in a previous retrial failed to reach a verdict on a rape charge, Harvey Weinstein will begin another retrial on April 14, per The Hollywood Reporter. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2026

Jones’ bond reduced Also on Wednesday, attorney Sara Alvarez, who is representing Jones, argued that his $850,000 bond be reduced to $50,000 so Jones could be released awaiting his retrial. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026

New York's highest court overturned those convictions, leading to a retrial in 2025. —Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 4 Mar. 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.