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rehearing

American  
[ree-heer-ing] / riˈhɪər ɪŋ /

noun

Law.
  1. a second presentation of the evidence and arguments of a case before the court of original presentation.


Etymology

Origin of rehearing

First recorded in 1680–90; re- + hearing

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A majority of the nine-member court would have to approve granting a rehearing.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Open Road Renewables plans to apply for a rehearing from the board, Adair said.

From Salon Apr. 27, 2026

A three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit on Thursday denied Boylan’s request for a rehearing after the appeals court upheld his 2024 conviction.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2026

But months later, when the court ordered a rehearing, those same officials executed a complete reversal.

From Slate Oct. 14, 2025

With respect to the first, I believe there is little doubt, that that part of the cargo, which is condemned would be acquitted upon a rehearing, and proving, that it was the property of capitulants.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. XI by Sparks, Jared

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