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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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The high court's rules allow for a losing party to formally file a request for a rehearing within 25 days.

From BBC Jul. 8, 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

Instead, in early February, Justice Phil Berger Jr., Newby’s right-hand man and presumed heir on the court, circulated a draft of a special order agreeing to the rehearing, sources familiar with the matter said.

From Salon Oct. 31, 2025

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will take the extraordinary step of rehearing Louisiana v.

From Slate Oct. 14, 2025

After his ____ he ____ for a rehearing of his case.

From The Century Vocabulary Builder by Bachelor, Joseph M. (Joseph Morris)

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