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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Last March, Kelly's legal team — zeroing in on the racketeering statute used to convict the singer — launched an appeal to reverse his conviction or, alternatively, grant him a retrial. — Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025 The retrial for one of the former Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office deputies charged in the 2022 death of 22-year-old Christian Glass began Friday. — Axios Denver, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025 Karen Read appeared in court for a hearing on several motions on Tuesday ahead of her upcoming retrial. — Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025 Fox Nation series explores the twists and turns of the Karen Read trial Judge Jeanine hosts 'Karen Read: Killer or Convenient Outsider?' which explores the crazy twists and turns of the Karen Read trial and what to expect from her retrial. — Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for retrial

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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

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

Legal Definition

retrial

noun
re·​tri·​al ˌrē-ˈtrī-əl, ˈrē-ˌtrī- How to pronounce retrial (audio)
: 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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