Re-Adjudication

/ˌriːˌædʒʊdɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (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

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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