reconsider

Definition of reconsider in English English dictionary: In parliamentary procedure, a motion to bring back for further debate and a revote a motion that has already been passed; To consider a matter thought already to have been decided
Is there any way I can get you to reconsider selling your car?.; to review with care, especially with a view to a reversal of previous action; {v} to review, consider again; consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing; "Won't you reconsider your decision?"; A motion to reopen a question that has been previously decided; consider again (a bill) that had been voted upon before, in legislation; To consider again; as, to reconsider a subject; consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing; "Won't you reconsider your decision?" consider again (a bill) that had been voted upon before, in legislation; Action to retake a vote Only a legislator having voted previously on the prevailing side may offer the motion; {f} rethink, contemplate again, consider again; To take up for renewed consideration, as a motion or a vote which has been previously acted upon; Action to retake a vote The motion may be offered only by a legislator having voted previously on the prevailing side; (motion to) - Action to re-take a vote; the motion may be offered only by a member having voted previously on the prevailing side; If you reconsider a decision or opinion, you think about it and try to decide whether it should be changed. We want you to reconsider your decision to resign from the board If at the end of two years you still feel the same, we will reconsider. + reconsideration re·con·sid·era·tion The report urges reconsideration of the decision. to think again about something in order to decide if you should change your opinion or do something different
reconsideration: the act of reconsidering or something reconsidered
reconsideration: {n} a second view or consideration
reconsideration: The act of requesting the return of a measure sent to the second house or to the governor, but not yet enacted into law, for the purpose of reconsidering the action taken on that measure
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reconsideration: A motion to reconsider the vote by which an action was taken has, until it is disposed of, the effect of putting the action in abeyance In essence, it is a motion to vote again on that which was just agreed to
reconsideration: The act of reconsidering, or the state of being reconsidered; as, the reconsideration of a vote in a legislative body
reconsideration: The action whereby a house requests the return of a measure sent to the other house or to the Governor, but not yet enacted into law, for the purpose of reconsidering the action taken on that measure
reconsideration: A written request by a person who has applied for benefits to the Minister of Human Resources Development Canada to review the decision made about those benefits A government officer reviews the case and makes a Reconsideration decision
reconsideration: A motion giving the opportunity to take another vote on the item in question The motion for reconsideration must be accepted by a majority of the members present and voting
reconsideration: a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision
reconsideration: A motion which, when granted, results in another vote annulling or reaffirming an action previously taken Such a motion may be offered only by a member having voted previously on the prevailing side
reconsideration: A motion giving the opportunity to take another vote on a matter previously decided in a committee hearing or floor session
reconsideration: Taking a second vote on a measure after a motion to do so A bill may be reconsidered by a committee after being voted out of committee, if it has not yet been dropped at the desk A vote on a bill may also be reconsidered on the floor
reconsideration: Review of an existing administrative order to determine whether the order should stand or be replaced with a new or modified order The obligor must request reconsideration within 20 days after the final order is issued The obligor also must state specific grounds for reconsideration
reconsideration: thinking again about a choice previously made; "he had second thoughts about his purchase" a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision
reconsideration: A process that allows an applicant to obtain a review of an adverse decision on an application for accreditation or approval by submission of clarifying materials to the original decision-making body Also a process that allows for a review of a revocation decision
reconsideration: {i} renewed discussion; act of rethinking, act of recontemplating
reconsideration: A request that a judge review his or her previous ruling in a case
reconsideration: A procedure by which the house, senate, or one of its committees may, after approval by majority vote, repeat the vote on an action previously taken to either annul or reaffirm the action
reconsideration: Any member may move to reconsider a vote on any matter If reconsideration prevails, the matter is voted on again
reconsideration: thinking again about a choice previously made; "he had second thoughts about his purchase"
reconsideration: Motion to reconsider a vote on action previously taken Any member may propose reconsideration and if the motion prevails, the matter is voted on again Must be moved prior to entering upon the Orders of the Day on the next legislative session
reconsideration: Review of an adverse coverage determination that may be requested by the patient or representative, the attending physician, or the hospital Reconsideration is performed by the original reviewing body, not by an independent appeals panel
reconsidering: present participle of reconsider
reconsiders: plural of reconsider