Definition

A new or second hearing of a legal case by the same court or tribunal that originally heard it.

Example

The judge ordered a rehearing of the case to review the new evidence presented.

Conversation

Did you hear about the rehearing for that court case?

Yeah, I heard it was scheduled for next month.

I wonder what new evidence they will present during the rehearing.

It could change everything, especially if the judge sees it differently.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rehearing → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "hearing" (from Old English "hyran", meaning to listen or perceive sound). The word "rehearing" means to listen or consider something again, typically in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hearing' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'hyran' means to listen. This helps you remember that 'rehearing' refers to the act of listening to something once more.

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