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noun
A second or subsequent examination.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Subsequent questioning of a witness after cross-examination.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
In United States patent law, a procedure under which an issued patent is returned to the examiner to determine if it remains valid in light of newly discovered prior art.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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History
Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English examination English re-examination From re- + examination.
Across languages
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