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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Judge Michael Chitty was then assigned to consider the motion from Anthony's attorneys asking for a retrial in killing of Austin Metcalf. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Brisbane, Australia — One of Australia’s most high-profile murder cases is back in court where a possible retrial, or an even longer prison sentence, awaits the home cook who used toxic mushrooms to kill three lunch guests. — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026 If Patterson's appeal succeeds, the judges could overturn her convictions and order a retrial. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 Anthony’s legal team argued Wednesday that a retrial is needed in part because Roach enforced overly strict courtroom rules and gave an interview after the trial was over. — Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 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

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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