reindictment
/ˌriːɪnˈdaɪtmənt/
noun
- A formal legal charge brought against someone again, usually after a previous charge was dismissed or a new trial is needed.
- The judge approved the reindictment of the suspect on the same charges with new evidence.
- The prosecutor sought a reindictment after the first case was thrown out on a technicality.
- After the mistrial, the grand jury issued a reindictment to proceed with the case.
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