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.
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During her direct examination in the retrial, Dever testified that Cox called her into his office and that the commissioner told her the department would support her and to tell the truth.
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
In court on Wednesday, Fein said the issues in front of the appeals court are not enough reason to delay the retrial.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Prior to her retrial, Read’s lawyers attempted to have two of the three charges against her dismissed on the grounds of double jeopardy.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 19 June 2025
How the retrial unfolded The case centered on a window of time that began late January 28, 2022, and stretched into the early morning hours of the following day.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
In court on Wednesday, Fein said the issues in front of the appeals court are not enough reason to delay the retrial.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2025
Prior to her retrial, Read’s lawyers attempted to have two of the three charges against her dismissed on the grounds of double jeopardy.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 19 June 2025
How the retrial unfolded The case centered on a window of time that began late January 28, 2022, and stretched into the early morning hours of the following day.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
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“Retrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrial. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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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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