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Mistrial

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Noun
  1. 1
    A trial that is prematurely ended upon being declared invalid because of an error in procedure, or because of a hung jury.

    "“We move for a mistrial based on the testimony this morning,” Blanche said. “There’s no way to unring that bell, in our view.”"

  2. 2
    a trial that is invalid or inconclusive wordnet

Etymology

From mis- + trial.

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