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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The retrial covers separate allegations by Haley and aspiring actress Jessica Mann, as well as new allegations by a third woman, Polish model Kaja Sokola.
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
The retrial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, continued on Thursday and experts watching the case say the strategies of the two sides are coming into view.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
On the other hand, Mann, who was an aspiring actress, and Haley, who worked as a television production assistant, are both expected to return to the stand in the retrial.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
The courtroom was packed with members of the media, attorneys, family members of the defense team, and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, who swiftly pursued the retrial of Weinstein after the producer’s prior conviction was overturned.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
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John Annese, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
The retrial of Karen Read, a Massachusetts woman accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, continued on Thursday and experts watching the case say the strategies of the two sides are coming into view.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
On the other hand, Mann, who was an aspiring actress, and Haley, who worked as a television production assistant, are both expected to return to the stand in the retrial.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
The courtroom was packed with members of the media, attorneys, family members of the defense team, and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, who swiftly pursued the retrial of Weinstein after the producer’s prior conviction was overturned.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
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 7 May. 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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