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rehearing

American

[ree-heer-ing] / riˈhɪər ɪŋ /

noun

Law.

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

Etymology

Origin of rehearing

First recorded in 1680–90; re- + hearing

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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

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

From Slate ● Jan. 21, 2026

The Court of Appeals had granted the Secretary of State a rehearing.

From The Tempering by Buck, Charles Neville

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