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

The judge overseeing Lindsay Clancy’s murder case denied one of her motions aimed at avoiding a retrial. — Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Carter was sentenced to death again after a 1992 retrial, and courts in Utah later denied multiple appeals from Carter's legal team. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

The judge just scheduled a hearing in early November to set a date for a retrial. — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

He was again sentenced to death after a 1992 retrial, and courts in Utah rejected numerous appeals from Carter in subsequent years. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for retrial

• dial
• rial
• thiol
• trial
• vial
• denial
• mistrial
• posttrial
• pretrial
• sensorial

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.