Rejudged: meaning, definitions and examples

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rejudged

 

[ riːˈdʒʌdʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Rejudged refers to the act of judging something again, often in a legal setting. This could involve a case that has been reviewed due to new evidence or an appeal process. The term implies a reassessment of facts or conclusions that have previously been established.

Synonyms

re-evaluated, reappraised, reassessed, reconsidered

Examples of usage

  • The case was rejudged due to new evidence presented.
  • After the appeal, the court rejudged the defendant's actions.
  • The jury rejudged the circumstances of the incident.
  • She felt that the initial decision was incorrect and sought to have it rejudged.

Translations

Translations of the word "rejudged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reavaliado

🇮🇳 फिर से न्याय किया गया

🇩🇪 neu beurteilt

🇮🇩 dinilai ulang

🇺🇦 пересуджено

🇵🇱 ponownie oceniony

🇯🇵 再評価された

🇫🇷 réévalué

🇪🇸 revaluado

🇹🇷 yeniden değerlendirildi

🇰🇷 재판된

🇸🇦 إعادة الحكم

🇨🇿 znovu posouzeno

🇸🇰 opäť posúdené

🇨🇳 重新评判

🇸🇮 ponovno ocenjen

🇮🇸 endurmetið

🇰🇿 қайта бағаланды

🇬🇪 მחדש შეფასებული

🇦🇿 yenidən qiymətləndirilib

🇲🇽 revaluado

Word origin

The word 'rejudged' is derived from the combination of the prefix 're-', which means 'again', and the root word 'judge', which comes from the Latin 'judicare', meaning 'to adjudicate or to judge'. The practice of reevaluating a decision or judicial ruling has been part of the legal system for centuries, emphasizing the importance of justice and fairness. The term is frequently used in legal contexts, especially in appeals where previous judgments are scrutinized and potentially overturned. The evolution of the term reflects the legal principle that new evidence or insights can merit a re-examination of earlier conclusions, thereby allowing for rectification of past errors in judgment.