de novo

adverb or adjective

de no·​vo di-ˈnō-(ˌ)vō 

dā-,

dē-

: over again : anew

a case tried de novo

Synonyms

• afresh
• again
• anew
• over

Examples of de novo in a Sentence

since a mistrial was declared, the case will have to be tried de novo

Recent Examples on the Web

Many of the genes linked to dyspraxia occur in only a small number of people and have not been found in their parents, suggesting that these are de novo changes.1 Risk factors for these genetic changes have not been identified. —Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024

Mars uses both a rollup and de novo—launching a brand new clinic—strategy with its vet clinic assets, according to John Volk, a senior consultant with Brakke Consulting. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 6 June 2024

His lawyer argued that commissions paid for the talk show deal should not be part of the de novo trial. —Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2024

Under Section 706, some but not all cases permit a court to conduct its own de novo review of the facts or strike down actions for being insufficiently supported by evidence. —Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 23 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1536, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

de novo

adverb or adjective

de no·​vo dē-ˈnō-vō, dā- 

: over again : as if for the first time: as

a

: allowing independent appellate determination of issues (as of fact or law)

a de novo review

b

: allowing complete retrial upon new evidence compare abuse of discretion, clearly erroneous

Note: A de novo review is an in-depth review. Decisions of federal administrative agencies are generally subject to de novo review in the U.S. District Courts, and some lower state court decisions are subject to de novo review at the next level.

Etymology

Medieval Latin, literally, from (the) new