noun

retrial

Retrial (noun) means a new court trial ordered because the first one was unfair, flawed, or ended without a verdict. Example: “The judge ordered a retrial after evidence of jury misconduct came to light.”

noun

A new court trial ordered because the first one was unfair, flawed, or ended without a verdict.

"The judge ordered a retrial after evidence of jury misconduct came to light."

How to use retrial

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA do-over trial in court when the original one couldn't stand.

Common pairings

order a retrial face a retrial

Word forms

retrials plural

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Etymology

From re- + trial.

Rhymes for retrial

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Frequently asked questions

What does “retrial” mean?

The word “retrial” means a new court trial ordered because the first one was unfair, flawed, or ended without a verdict. In plain terms, a do-over trial in court when the original one couldn't stand.

How do you use “retrial” in a sentence?

Here is “retrial” used in a sentence: “The judge ordered a retrial after evidence of jury misconduct came to light.”

What part of speech is “retrial”?

“Retrial” is a noun.

What is the meaning of retrial?

"retrial" (noun) means a new court trial ordered because the first one was unfair, flawed, or ended without a verdict.