rehearing

[ ree-heer-ing ]

/ riˈhɪər ɪŋ /

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noun Law.

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

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Origin of rehearing

First recorded in 1680–90; re- + hearing

Words nearby rehearing

rehabilitate, rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Department, rehash, re-hat, rehearing, rehearsal, rehearse, reheat, reheating, rehire

How to use rehearing in a sentence

The treaty of arbitration must stipulate the period of time within which the demand for a rehearing must be made (article 83).
International Law. A Treatise. Volume II (of 2)|Lassa Francis Oppenheim
The Secretary of State had come through his second trial with a second conviction, and had once more been granted a rehearing.
The Tempering|Charles Neville Buck
The latter have been prevailed upon at my request to give a rehearing, which is not yet determined.
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Volume 3|Various
But on every rehearing the wisdom and virtue of mankind have re-affirmed it.
The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 6 (of 12)|Robert G. Ingersoll

A rehearing was ordered and a final decision was rendered on the 20th of May.
The Cleveland Era|Henry Jones Ford