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mistrial
noun mis·tri·al \ˈmis-ˌtrī(-ə)l\
law : a trial that is not valid because of an error or because the jury is unable to decide a verdict
Full Definition of MISTRIAL
: a trial that has no legal effect by reason of some error or serious prejudicial misconduct in the proceedings
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