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

Since 1993, the court had granted only two out of 214 petitions for rehearings, both to redress narrow errors, not differences in interpreting North Carolina’s constitution.

From Salon

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

The Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the Alabama Hospital Association filed a brief supporting a rehearing request in the case that has drawn international attention.

From Seattle Times

So as a practical matter, he doesn’t have time to seek an en banc rehearing by the D.C.

From Seattle Times

His request for a rehearing was denied last month.

From Seattle Times