Definitions

1. verb

to refer back to a previously made statement, action, or decision

“The politician redeferred to his earlier promise to increase funding for education.”

2. verb

to refer to something again or to repeat a reference to it

“The researcher redeferred to the study’s methodology in her critique of the findings.”

3. noun

the act of referring back to a previous statement or action

“The politician’s redefer was widely criticized in the media.”