Mistrial Definition
mĭstrīəl, -trīl, mĭs-trīəl, -trīl
noun
A trial made void because of a prejudicial error in the proceedings, a lack of jurisdiction by the court, or the inability of the jury to agree upon a verdict.
Webster's New World
A trial that the judge orders ended without a verdict, either because the jury has deadlocked or because of an incident or mistake prejudicing the outcome.
Webster's New World Law
Synonyms:
- blunder
- legal slip
- malfeasance
- miscarriage of justice
Other Word Forms of Mistrial
Noun
Singular:
mistrial
Plural:
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