retrial

English

Etymology

re- +‎ trial

Noun

retrial (plural retrials)

  1. (law) A second trial, by the original court, if the original trial was found to be improper or unfair
    • 2020 October 14, Phil McNulty, “England 0-1 Denmark: 'Harry Maguire looked devoid of confidence in Nations League loss'”, in BBC Sport‎:
      He maintains his innocence and has lodged an appeal - which means a retrial and the conviction being set aside in the meantime
    • 2023 January 11, “Network News: Court decision overturned: Six HS2 activists face retrial”, in RAIL, number 974, page 9:
      The six activists will now face a retrial at Highbury Magistrates' Court, in front of a new judge.

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