Mistrial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mistrial is a noun meaning (law) A trial that is prematurely ended upon being declared invalid because of an error in procedure, or because of a hung jury.
Meaning
(law) A trial that is prematurely ended upon being declared invalid because of an error in procedure, or because of a hung jury.
Example Sentences
“We move for a mistrial based on the testimony this morning,” Blanche said. “There’s no way to unring that bell, in our view.”
Word Forms
- mistrials
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include referral, reference, technicality, void, misconviction, error.
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