Meaning & use
Retrial
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A new trial of a legal case, typically ordered after a mistrial, hung jury, or successful appeal.
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The judge granted a retrial after new evidence surfaced.
Jurors could not reach a verdict, forcing a costly retrial.
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A retrial starts the legal process over rather than simply reviewing the previous verdict, which distinguishes it from an appeal.
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rehearing
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