Mistrial (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun Law.
  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.
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 (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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