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.

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Etymology

Origin of rehearing

First recorded in 1680–90; re- + hearing

Example Sentences

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

He can request a rehearing en banc with the 3rd Circuit, which is an opportunity for all the judges on the court to rehear his case.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

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

From Slate • Oct. 14, 2025

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Hospital Association filed a brief supporting a rehearing request in the case that has drawn international attention.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024

The Secretary of State had come through his second trial with a second conviction, and had once more been granted a rehearing.

From The Tempering by Buck, Charles Neville