Retrial
(noun)
- A second or subsequent trial of a case in a court of law.
- A new or renewed trial of a case for the purpose of determining the truth.
- A rehearing or reconsideration of a case that was previously tried.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word 're-' meaning 'again' and 'trial' meaning 'test' or 'examination', the word has been in use since the 19th century.
Examples:
- The defendant was granted a retrial after evidence of his innocence was discovered.
- The judge ordered a retrial after finding that the jury had reached a verdict based on insufficient or flawed evidence.
- The attorney argued that the retrial was necessary to correct the judicial error that had resulted in an unjust verdict.
- The appellate court reversed the decision and ordered a retrial, citing numerous legal and factual errors in the trial proceedings.
- The government declared a retrial of the high-profile case to restore public confidence in the justice system.