mistrial
noun/ˈmɪsˌtraɪəl/
Frequency rank: #18,059 most common English word
Meaning
a trial that is made invalid due to a serious error or misconduct, requiring a new trial.
Example sentence
The judge declared mistrial after it was discovered that one of the jurors had been bribed.
Synonyms & related words
- nullification
- invalidation
- retrial
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