de novo

adverb or adjective

de no·​vo di-ˈnō-(ˌ)vō How to pronounce de novo (audio)
dā-,
dē-
: over again : anew
a case tried de novo

Examples of de novo in a Sentence

since a mistrial was declared, the case will have to be tried de novo
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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 See all Example Sentences for de novo 

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

1536, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of de novo was in 1536

Dictionary Entries Near de novo

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“De novo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/de%20novo. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

de novo

adverb or adjective
de no·​vo dē-ˈnō-vō, dā- How to pronounce de novo (audio)
: 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

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