Reconsidered
/ˌriːkənˈsɪdərd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Reviewed or examined again, especially in the context of legal decisions or actions.
The case was reconsidered by the appellate court after new evidence surfaced.
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of reconsider, meaning to review or think about something again, typically a legal decision, judgment, or position.
The judge reconsidered the ruling based on the arguments presented.
Forms
- reconsider
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to denote formal review of decisions; "motion for reconsideration" is a common procedural device.
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