rehearing

(rē-hîr'ĭng)
n. Law
A new hearing of a case by the same court or other administrative tribunal in which it was originally heard.

A retrial or reconsideration of the issues by the same court or body; "a new hearing and a new consideration of the case by the court [or other body] in which the suit was originally heard, and upon the pleadings and depositions already in the case." 14 A. 490, 494. A litigant must usually show "good cause" to obtain a rehearing. Compare reargument.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the act of hearing again
  Synonym: relistening

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