Definitions for: Retrial

[n] a new trial in which issues already litigated and to which the court has already rendered a verdict or decision are reexamined by the same court; occurs when the initial trial is found to have been improper or unfair due to procedural errors

Webster (1913) Definition: Re*tri"al, n.
A secdond trial, experiment, or test; a second judicial
trial, as of an accused person.

See Also: trial