n. A second hearing; reconsideration; especially, in law, a second hearing or trial; more specifically, a new trial in chancery, or a second argument of a motion or an appeal.
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n. the act of hearing again
Word Usage
"For the court to issue the order sua sponte, that is, of its own accord without either party submitting papers requesting a rehearing, is even more rare."