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

Jury empanelment is set to begin on Tuesday for what promises to be a white-hot retrial. —Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025

When Does Karen Read's Retrial Start? The retrial of Karen Read, accused of murdering her Boston police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe by ramming him with her vehicle, is due to begin on April 1. —Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025

Karen Read was back in court Tuesday to wrap up more motions before her retrial begins April 1. —Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025

The latest: The retrial will begin on April 1, despite the pending appellate decision, both state judge Beverly Cannone and a federal judge ruled last week. —Steph Solis, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for retrial

• denial
• mistrial
• posttrial
• pretrial
• dial
• rial
• thiol
• trial
• vial
• sensorial
• supervisorial

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.