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plural retrials
(law) A second trial, by the original court, if the original trial was found to be improper or unfair quotations examples
He maintains his innocence and has lodged an appeal - which means a retrial and the conviction being set aside in the meantime
2020 October 14, Phil McNulty, “England 0-1 Denmark: 'Harry Maguire looked devoid of confidence in Nations League loss'”, in BBC Sport
The six activists will now face a retrial at Highbury Magistrates' Court, in front of a new judge.
2023 January 11, “Network News: Court decision overturned: Six HS2 activists face retrial”, in RAIL, number 974, page 9