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mistrial

noun

Etymology

From mis- + trial.

  1. derived from trial
  2. inherited from trial
  3. prefixed as mistrial — “mis + trial”

Definitions

  1. A trial that is prematurely ended upon being declared invalid because of an error in…

    A trial that is prematurely ended upon being declared invalid because of an error in procedure, or because of a hung jury.

    • “We move for a mistrial based on the testimony this morning,” Blanche said. “There’s no way to unring that bell, in our view.”

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA