relitigate

/rɪlɪtɪˈɡeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to review or examine a matter again, often with the intention of revising a previous decision or judgment

“The court’s decision was challenged, and the case was relitigated in a higher court.”

2. noun

the act of reviewing or examining a matter again, often with the intention of revising a previous decision or judgment

“The relitigation of the case took several months and involved multiple hearings.”

Synonyms

  • reargue
  • reconsider
  • reexamine
  • rehear

Antonyms

  • conclude
  • resolve
  • settle