retrial

noun

re·​tri·​al (ˌ)rē-ˈtrī(-ə)l How to pronounce retrial (audio)
: 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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The district attorney must file a response agreeing with Myers, opposing his request, or making an alternative proposal of his own, such as requesting a retrial. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026 Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Ellen Sue Venzer, who is presiding over the retrial, had sentenced Castano to life in prison. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026 Prosecutor Danielle Clarke told Judge Linda Black that the alleged victim, who cannot be identified, was willing to testify again at a retrial. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026 The former neonatal nurse was given a total of 15 life sentences in July 2024, following a retrial over one child involved in her case. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for retrial

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of retrial was in 1779

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“Retrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrial. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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retrial

noun
re·​tri·​al (ˈ)rē-ˈtrī(-ə)l How to pronounce retrial (audio)
: a second trial, experiment, or test

Legal Definition

retrial

noun
re·​tri·​al ˌrē-ˈtrī-əl, ˈrē-ˌtrī- How to pronounce retrial (audio)
: 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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