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mistrial

(mɪstraɪəl, US -traɪ-)
Word forms: plural mistrials
1. countable noun
A mistrial is a legal trial that is conducted unfairly, for example because not all the evidence is considered, so that there must be a new trial.
The past has been scarred by countless mistrials and perversions of justice.
2. countable noun
A mistrial is a legal trial which ends without a verdict, for example because the jury cannot agree on one.
[US]
The judge said he would declare a mistrial if the jury did not reach its verdicttoday.

mistrial in British English

(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

mistrial in American English

(ˈmɪsˌtraɪəl)
noun
Law
a trial made void because of
a. 
a prejudicial error in the proceedings or lack of jurisdiction by the court
b.  US
the inability of the jury to agree upon a verdict

Examples of 'mistrial' in a sentence
mistrial

We're preparing your appeal -- just in case, but we're also making a motion for mistrial and going the pardon route.
Olivia Goldsmith INSIDERS (2001)
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