Simple Definition of retrial

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retrial

noun

plural retrials
: a second trial in a court of law in order to make a new judgment on a case that has been judged before
His case is coming up for retrial.
a series of retrials

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“Retrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/retrial. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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