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

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rehearing

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

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

But it is not apparent that such a rehearing was mentioned.

From The Church of England cleared from the charge of Schism Upon Testimonies of Councils and Fathers of the first six centuries by T. W. (Thomas William) Allies