Re-Adjudication
/ˌriːˌædʒʊdɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of re-examining and making a new legal judgment on a case previously decided.
The court ordered a re-adjudication after discovering procedural errors in the initial trial.
Forms
- readjudication
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Commentary
Often used when a prior decision is voided or questioned, emphasizing the need for a fresh judgment rather than mere review.
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