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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
In January, Judge Hagerman denied the double jeopardy motion and scheduled the retrial, which began last week.
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Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2024
Weinstein remains in jail because he was separately convicted in Los Angeles, and a New York retrial seems likely.
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Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2024
That charge was dismissed before jury deliberations in the retrial.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 15 May 2024
Last week, prosecutors stated their intention to pursue a retrial, and while a start date hasn’t been announced yet, the trial is expected to begin in early September.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 May 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 11 Jun. 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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