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mistrial

mis·tri·al [ míss tr əl, miss tr əl, miss trl ] (plural mis·tri·als)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. invalid trial: a trial that is invalid because a mistake such as an error in procedure has been made

2. inconclusive trial: a trial that does not come to a definitive conclusion, e.g. because the jury cannot agree on a verdict

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