mistrial

[ mis-trahy-uhl, -trahyl ]

nounLaw.
  1. a trial terminated without conclusion on the merits of the case because of some error in the proceedings.

  2. an inconclusive trial, as where the jury cannot agree.

Origin of mistrial

1
First recorded in 1620–30; mis-1 + trial

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British Dictionary definitions for mistrial

mistrial

/ (mɪsˈtraɪəl) /


noun
  1. a trial made void because of some error, such as a defect in procedure

  2. (in the US) an inconclusive trial, as when a jury cannot agree on a verdict

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