retrial
noun
re·tri·al
(ˌ)rē-ˈtrī(-ə)l 
: a second trial, experiment, or test
specifically
: a second judicial trial
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His case is coming up for retrial.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
The Menendez brothers were convicted in 1996 of killing their father, wealthy music industry executive Jose Menendez, and mother, Kitty Menendez, in a retrial after their first murder trials ended with two hung juries.
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Because her lawyer disappeared (and was later found dead) during her initial trial — some alleged that the Manson family killed him, per the Los Angeles Times — she was granted a retrial in 1976.
—Elaine Aradillas, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
The Menendez brothers were convicted in 1996 of killing their father, wealthy music industry executive Jose Menendez, and mother, Kitty Menendez, in a retrial after their first murder trials ended with two hung juries.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Harvey Weinstein cases to be consolidated into single trial, will likely occur in spring
Jury selection in the retrial will begin on April 15, with opening statements set for April 22, the judge confirmed Wednesday.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2025
Because her lawyer disappeared (and was later found dead) during her initial trial — some alleged that the Manson family killed him, per the Los Angeles Times — she was granted a retrial in 1976.
—Elaine Aradillas, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Retrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrial. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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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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