rehearing

noun

re·​hear·​ing (ˌ)rē-ˈhir-iŋ 

: a second or new hearing by the same tribunal

Examples of rehearing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Requests for a rehearing are rarely granted. —Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 May 2026

The 2nd Circuit said Wednesday that five judges voted against a rehearing before all the judges while three judges voted in favor of the en banc. —ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026

During a rare rehearing of the case in October, the high court appeared inclined to limit race as a factor in redistricting. —Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2026

The state could petition the Third Circuit for a rehearing en banc, where other Third Circuit judges review the matter. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1626, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rehearing

• adhering
• appearing
• careering
• cohering
• endearing
• inhering
• prehearing
• veneering
• bioengineering
• cheering
• clearing
• earing

Legal Definition

rehearing

noun

re·​hear·​ing

ˌrē-ˈhir-iŋ

: a reconsideration of a cause (as an appeal) after final decision or dismissal usually by the same tribunal that is usually granted due to some error in the original hearing and that may encompass new matters (as evidence or issues)