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.”
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A new court trial ordered because the first one was unfair, flawed, or ended without a verdict.
"The six activists will now face a retrial at Highbury Magistrates' Court, in front of a new judge."
— , Network News: Court decision overturned: Six HS2 activists face retrial (2023)
"He maintains his innocence and has lodged an appeal - which means a retrial and the conviction being set aside in the meantime"
— Phil McNulty, England 0-1 Denmark: 'Harry Maguire looked devoid of confidence in Nations League loss' (2020)
"No evidence was offered by the Crown against Driver Trew when he stood his retrial on May 7."
— , Notes and News: Trial of Driver for Manslaughter (1958)
"The judge ordered a retrial after evidence of jury misconduct came to light."
How to use retrial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA do-over trial in court when the original one couldn't stand.
Common pairings
order a retrial
face a retrial
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Word forms
- Plural
- retrials
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Etymology
From re- + trial.
Rhymes for retrial
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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.
