
Retrial
Legal Context
Use 'retrial' when discussing legal matters or when a court case is repeated.
The defense team is pushing for a retrial to ensure a fair process.
Not an Appeal
'Retrial' differs from an 'appeal' as it involves completely redoing the trial, not just reviewing it.
After the appeal failed, the defendant sought a retrial instead.
Serious Tone
'Retrial' is a formal term and carries a serious tone. It's not used jokingly or lightly.
The prosecutor took a deep breath before announcing the retrial.
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