noun
retrial
noun
1
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 notesIn 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.