The action of considering something again, typically with the possibility of changing a previous decision or opinion.
From Latin 're-' (again) plus 'considerare' (to examine carefully), from 'sidus' (star) - originally meaning to observe stars for omens. The prefix transformation adds the sense of doing the careful examination again.
In legal systems, motions for reconsideration must usually be filed within strict time limits because the law balances the need for finality with the possibility of correcting errors. Psychologically, reconsideration can be both valuable for correcting mistakes and harmful if it leads to chronic indecision.
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