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

Most devious of all might be the two attorneys hired to defend young Ma (Julian Cheung and Shirley Chan), a generically evil duo who do everything in their power to eliminate their client — and anyone who might testify on his behalf — before Fok can arrange for a climactic retrial. —David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025

Judge denies request for retrial The court took up a handful of other matters Monday, such as Fendley’s request for attorneys’ fees and costs. —Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025

The appeal panel rejected the argument as grounds for a retrial. —Rachel Brodsky, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025

Judge William Davis refused Letby’s application for leave to appeal against the conviction from her retrial. —Reuters, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined above

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.