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

Khalil essentially has one option left before being forced to go through immigration court: request a rehearing en banc.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 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

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

From Slate • Oct. 14, 2025

Justice Will Sellers, in a dissenting opinion, said he would have granted the rehearing request so that they could gather more information.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

In my opinion, no government can be regarded as just to its army unless it provides, under appropriate conditions, for the rehearing of cases that may be tried by court-martial in time of war.

From Forty-Six Years in the Army by Schofield, John M.