retrial — A new trial of a case that has already been tried
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A new trial of a case that has already been tried
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːtraɪəl/
Example Sentences
- After the jury tampering scandal, the judge had no choice but to order a retrial.
- The celebrity's lawyer kept demanding retrials like he was hitting the replay button on a TV show.
- The court granted a retrial when crucial evidence was found to be contaminated.
retrial
NOUN[/ˈriːtraɪəl/]
A new trial of a case that has already been tried
💡 Concept
After new evidence surfaced, the court granted him a retrial last Monday.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈriːtraɪəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈriːtraɪəl/
🌳Etymology
Prefixre--
Roottrial
🎵Rhyme
trialdialvialdenial
trial
dial
vial
denial
🔗Collocations
order a retrial
seek a retrial
grant a retrial
demand a retrial
criminal retrial
retrial proceedings
📝Examples
“After the jury tampering scandal, the judge had no choice but to order a retrial.”
😄 Fun example
“The celebrity's lawyer kept demanding retrials like he was hitting the replay button on a TV show.”
“The court granted a retrial when crucial evidence was found to be contaminated.”
😄 Fun example
“He's been through three retrials - at this point, the courtroom feels like his second home.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
rehearingnew trialappeal hearingjudicial review
Antonyms
final judgmentconclusive trial
Related
appealverdictacquittalconvictionmistrial
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