Mistrial (noun)

A trial that is declared void or invalid by the court due to a procedural error or other issue, requiring a new trial to be held.

Origin:

Derived from the combination of the prefix "mis" meaning "wrong" and the word "trial" meaning "a formal examination of evidence before a judge and jury in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings".

Examples:

1. The judge declared a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a verdict.
2. The mistrial was declared after it was revealed that the jury had been tampered with.
3. The defendant can be retried in a new trial after the mistrial.
4. Mistrial can occur due to misconduct by the attorneys, the judge or a juror.
5. Mistrial can cause significant delay in the legal process and added expense.