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Definition mistrial in British English

mistrial noun

[countable] noun
/mɪsˈtraɪəl/
1

a trial that was not done correctly and has to be started again

Example

His Honour Judge Martens immediately declared a mistrial.

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2

a trial in which a verdict cannot be reached

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Definition mistrial in British English