retrial

Meanings

• Noun

  Another chance given to present evidence or arguments in a trial.

  - "After the first trial ended in a hung jury, the defendant was granted a retrial."
  - "The retrial of the high-profile case was closely watched by the media."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with retrial
trial , ail , mail , whale , ale

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Variants

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retrial , retrials

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Etymology

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From Old French 'retirer' meaning 'to withdraw' or 'to take back'. In the legal context, it refers to a new trial ordered by a higher court.

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Trivia

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1. The longest retrial in U.S. history lasted over 13 years.

2. In some countries, retrials are called 'rehearings'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Appeal: An appeal is the process of asking a higher court to review the decision of a lower court. Retrial is one possible outcome of an appeal.

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Culture

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In literature and film, retrials are often depicted as a chance for justice to be served more fairly or for new evidence to come to light. Retrials can also be used as a tool for exploring themes of redemption and second chances.

How to Memorize "retrial"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a gavel striking the table to signify the start of a new trial.
   - Imagine a judge granting a defendant a retrial.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'retrial' with the idea of a fresh start.
   - Think of the word 'retrial' as meaning 'another chance'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym R-E-T-R-I-A-L: Another Chance In Legal Proceedings.

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