rehearing

American  

[ree-heer-ing] / riˈhɪər ɪŋ /

noun

Law.

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

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Etymology

Origin of rehearing

First recorded in 1680–90; re- + hearing

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

Instead, in early February, Justice Phil Berger Jr., Newby’s right-hand man and presumed heir on the court, circulated a draft of a special order agreeing to the rehearing, sources familiar with the matter said.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

Typically, a rehearing en banc indicates that the full court disagrees with the panel decision.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2025

Justice Will Sellers, in a dissenting opinion, said he would have granted the rehearing request so that they could gather more information.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

"To get back to the present time, and your plea for a rehearing," he went on.

From Branded by Lynde, Francis