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- DictionaryMis·tri·al/ˈmisˌtrīəl/
noun
- 1. a trial rendered invalid through an error in the proceedings: "the judge dismissed the charge and declared a mistrial"
The meaning of MISTRIAL is a trial that has no legal effect with regard to one or more of the charges brought against the defendant because of some serious error or prejudicial misconduct in the proceedings or a hung jury. How to use mistrial in a sentence.
Oct 26, 2023 · What is a mistrial? There are two common ways a mistrial takes place. When a jury is unable to reach a verdict after numerous attempts (a "hung jury") then a mistrial results. A mistrial...
Aug 29, 2016 · A mistrial is a term that refers to a trial that is ended before its conclusion because of some error or problem with the trial itself. A mistrial must be declared by the judge overseeing the trial, and renders the entire trial invalid.
a trial that is ended by a judge because no decision can be reached or because mistakes in law have been made that make a fair trial impossible: After the jury had deliberated for two weeks without reaching a verdict, the judge declared a mistrial. (Definition of mistrial from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Mistrial definition: a trial terminated without conclusion on the merits of the case because of some error in the proceedings.. See examples of MISTRIAL used in a sentence.
a trial that is ended by a judge because no decision can be reached or because mistakes in law have been made that make a fair trial impossible: After the jury had deliberated for two weeks without reaching a verdict, the judge declared a mistrial. (Definition of mistrial from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
mistrial - A prematurely ended trial with no verdict due to an error that compromises a fair outcome or an indecisive jury.
