rehearing

noun

re·​hear·​ing (ˌ)rē-ˈhir-iŋ How to pronounce rehearing (audio)
: a second or new hearing by the same tribunal

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After the Texas Supreme Court's ruling Friday, Paul is able to motion for a rehearing in front of the high court on the criminal contempt charges, although historically the court accepts requests for rehearings sparingly. Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Mar. 2024 But Tesla sought a rehearing, and the full 5th Circuit later threw out the earlier decision and voted to hear the matter again. Kevin McGill, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024 Favre can petition for a rehearing en banc where, if granted, other judges on the Fifth Circuit would consider the case. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 Sep. 2024 If the court doesn’t grant a rehearing, adults under 21 could start applying for a Minnesota permit to carry seven days after the denial. Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 31 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for rehearing 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rehearing was circa 1626

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“Rehearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rehearing. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

rehearing

noun
re·​hear·​ing
ˌrē-ˈhir-iŋ
: a reconsideration of a cause (as an appeal) after final decision or dismissal usually by the same tribunal that is usually granted due to some error in the original hearing and that may encompass new matters (as evidence or issues)

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