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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Some went as far as to say a retrial would be a waste of time and prosecutors should walk away from the case altogether.
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Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The second retrial also ended in mistrial this May, due to jury deadlock.
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Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Rinderknecht, who has been in custody his arrest in October 2025, will remain behind bars until the retrial.
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Sierra Van Der Brug,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Juries at retrials in 2025 and 2026 could not reach unanimous verdicts on the charges, ending the proceedings in mistrials.
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Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
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Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The second retrial also ended in mistrial this May, due to jury deadlock.
—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Rinderknecht, who has been in custody his arrest in October 2025, will remain behind bars until the retrial.
—
Sierra Van Der Brug,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Juries at retrials in 2025 and 2026 could not reach unanimous verdicts on the charges, ending the proceedings in mistrials.
—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for retrial
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“Retrial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrial. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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