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

Combs' defense attorneys have also filed a motion for acquittal or retrial on the Mann Act charges; Judge Subramanian has not yet responded to the request. —Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025

Again, the court ruled that using that phrase should not lead to a retrial. —Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2025

In April of 2024, the New York Court of Appeals overturned Weinstein's New York convictions and ordered a retrial. —Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025

Then, in 2013, the Italian courts ordered a retrial of her case and ultimately sentenced her to over 28 years in prison. —Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 30 July 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.