Reheare

/rɪˈhɪər/

Definitions

  1. (v.) To rehear is to conduct a subsequent hearing of a case or matter, often upon request to review or reconsider an earlier decision.
    The court agreed to rehear the case after new evidence was presented.

Forms

  • rehears
  • rehearing
  • reheard
  • rehearsed

Commentary

In legal contexts, rehearing specifically refers to a formal procedure to revisit a case, distinct from a new trial or appeal.

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