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

In oral arguments last month during the Supreme Court’s unusual rehearing of the case, the high court appeared inclined to limit the use of race in redistricting. —Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 19 Nov. 2025

Hovering over everything is the Supreme Court’s rehearing of Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could sharply narrow or even upend Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. —Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 Nov. 2025

What Happens Next With the Ninth Circuit denying rehearing, Governor Gavin Newsom’s only remaining option is to petition the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case, likely by January 2026. —Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Oct. 2025

The group can request a rehearing from the state appellate court or petition the state Supreme Court to take the case. —Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rehearing

• adhering
• appearing
• careering
• cohering
• endearing
• inhering
• prehearing
• veneering
• bioengineering
• cheering
• clearing
• earing

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)