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

The state in June asked for a rehearing on the injunction by the full appeals court, a request that remains pending. —Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025

After a bid for a rehearing failed 7-2, Paxton enlisted President Donald Trump to help him in November oust three of the judges who were part of the decisions against him. —Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

After the May decision, the Spirit Lake Tribe and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians asked the appeals court for a rehearing before all 11 judges. —Jack Dura, Twin Cities, 8 July 2025

Data indicates rehearings en banc are only granted about 1% of the time, and the odds are especially bad when—as here—none of three panel judges offered a dissenting viewpoint. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 July 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)