retrial

noun

re·​tri·​al (ˌ)rē-ˈtrī(-ə)l How to pronounce retrial (audio)
: a second trial, experiment, or test
specifically : a second judicial trial

Examples of retrial in a Sentence

His case is coming up for retrial.
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The most likely — and best-case — scenario for Gutierrez’s fight against her conviction would be if a higher court sends her case back to a lower court for retrial based on the evidence. Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024 In those remarks, Bowles also noted that a retrial and appeal could end up taking longer that the 18-month sentence Gutierrez-Reed was given in the spring after trial. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2024 The original indictment alleged Hankison had also violated Walker's civil rights, though Walker was removed from the charge at the beginning of the retrial. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2024 In the retrial, Kenneth Walker, the boyfriend, was removed from the indictment, and not called to the stand, reported the Louisville Courier. CBS News, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for retrial 

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of retrial was in 1779

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“Retrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrial. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

retrial

noun
re·​tri·​al (ˈ)rē-ˈtrī(-ə)l How to pronounce retrial (audio)
: a second trial, experiment, or test

Legal Definition

retrial

noun
: 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.

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