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

A majority of the nine-member court would have to approve granting a rehearing.

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

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 public opinion might be usefully represented by a 'quasi-jury' of three or five, who should not pronounce a verdict, but watch the judge, interrogate, if necessary, and in case of need demand a rehearing.

From The English Utilitarians, Volume I. by Stephen, Leslie, Sir