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.
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The federal retrial of former Louisville Metro Police Detective Brett Hankison is expected to come to a close this week, following hours of testimony from more than a dozen witnesses.
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Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Kartel won his appeal, and an appeals court declined for a retrial.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
In August 2024, the hospital filed an appeal, asking for a retrial for some of the claims, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
—Sophie Dodd, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
However, it's taken up until now for the retrial to happen due to prolonged legal proceedings, the outlet stated.
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Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
Kartel won his appeal, and an appeals court declined for a retrial.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
In August 2024, the hospital filed an appeal, asking for a retrial for some of the claims, according to the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
—Sophie Dodd, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
However, it's taken up until now for the retrial to happen due to prolonged legal proceedings, the outlet stated.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Retrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrial. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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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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