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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
Weinstein also faces a retrial on charges related to his 2020 rape conviction in New York, which was overturned.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Sep. 2024
Prosecution is seeking to consolidate the new charge with the other charges from Weinstein’s upcoming retrial, which the defense has previously opposed.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 18 Sep. 2024
However, in April of this year, a New York court of appeals overturned the disgraced producer’s 2020 rape conviction and ordered a retrial.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 Sep. 2024
Former Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, who is awaiting retrial on rape charges in New York, has been hospitalized again.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1779, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Retrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrial. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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.
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