English word mistrial comes from English trial, English mis- (Bad or wrong; badly or wrongly. In error. Lack or failure.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| trial | English (eng) | (UK) An internal examination set by Eton College.. A difficult or annoying experience.. A tryout to pick members of a team.. An opportunity to test something out; a test.. Appearance at judicial court. To carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc.) before marketing or implementing it.. To try out (a new player) in a sports team. Attempted on a provisional or experimental [...] |
| mis- | English (eng) | Bad or wrong; badly or wrongly. In error. Lack or failure. |
| mistrial | English (eng) | (legal) A trial that has been declared invalid because of an error in procedure, or because of hung jury. |