rehearing

noun

re·​hear·​ing (ˌ)rē-ˈhir-iŋ 

: a second or new hearing by the same tribunal

Examples of rehearing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Planned Parenthood of the Heartland submitted a petition attempting to request a rehearing, but the court denied it. —Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 29 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined above

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)