MISTRIAL

mistrial

(noun) a trial that is invalid or inconclusive

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

mistrial (plural mistrials)

(legal) A trial that has been declared invalid because of an error in procedure, or because of hung jury.

Anagrams

• trialism

Source: Wiktionary


Mis*tri"al, n. (Law)

Definition: A false or erroneous trial; a trial which has no result.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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DETENTION

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