American English pronunciation

How to pronounce retrial

IPA transcription: [ɹit'ɹaɪəl]

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Noun

  • a new trial in which issues already litigated and to which the court has already rendered a verdict or decision are reexamined by the same court; occurs when the initial trial is found to have been improper or unfair due to procedural errors

Usage examples

  • He ordered a retrial.
  • After a retrial, Ake was convicted and received two life sentences.