Reexamination
/ˌriːɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A review or reanalysis of a decision, claim, or evidence in a legal proceeding, typically to determine correctness or validity.
The court ordered a reexamination of the forensic evidence due to new findings.
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Commentary
Reexamination is often used in contexts like patent law and evidence review, where a prior determination is reassessed to confirm or correct the initial findings.
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