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- [mis-trahy-uh l, -trahyl]
- /mɪsˈtraɪ əl, -ˈtraɪl/
- /ˈmɪs.traɪəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mis-trahy-uh l, -trahyl]
- /mɪsˈtraɪ əl, -ˈtraɪl/
Definitions of mistrial word
- noun mistrial a trial terminated without conclusion on the merits of the case because of some error in the proceedings. 1
- noun mistrial an inconclusive trial, as where the jury cannot agree. 1
- noun mistrial A trial rendered invalid through an error in the proceedings. 1
- noun mistrial legal trial declared void 1
- countable noun mistrial A mistrial is a legal trial that is conducted unfairly, for example because not all the evidence is considered, so that there must be a new trial. 0
- countable noun mistrial A mistrial is a legal trial which ends without a verdict, for example because the jury cannot agree on one. 0
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Origin of mistrial
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; mis-1 + trial
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Parts of speech for Mistrial
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mistrial popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mistrial
noun mistrial
- miscarriage of justice — law: wrongful judgement
- travesty — a grotesque or debased likeness or imitation: a travesty of justice.
- injustice — the quality or fact of being unjust; inequity.
- unfairness — not fair; not conforming to approved standards, as of justice, honesty, or ethics: an unfair law; an unfair wage policy.
Antonyms for mistrial
noun mistrial
- trial — German Der Prozess. a novel (1925) by Franz Kafka.
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