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Rehear

usgb/ˌriːˈhɪr/Volume
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Legal ContextPlay
Use 'rehear' when discussing court cases or legal proceedings being examined again. SlideThe court will rehear the arguments next month.
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New EvidencePlay
'Rehear' often implies that new information has prompted a second consideration of a case. SlideBecause of the new witness, they'll rehear the defendant's plea.
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Second ChancePlay
It suggests giving a person or case another opportunity to be heard in a formal setting. SlideThe appellate court agreed to rehear her argument.