Complete Definition of "de novo"

English

Etymology
From L. de#Latin|d� novus|nov�, literally "from (the) new"

Pronunciation
italbrac|RP IPA|/deɪ�n��v��/ or /d��n��v��/
italbrac|US IPA|/deɪ�no�vo�/ or /d��no�vo�/

Adverb
en-adv|-|pos=de novo

  1. anew|Anew, afresh, from the beginning; without consideration of previous instances, proceedings or determinations.

#: De novo kidney transplantation.
#: De novo prediction of three-dimensional structures for major protein families.
#: He filed a motion for a de novo hearing.

Usage notes
Because this is a Latin phrase, it is often italicized when written (i.e., de novo). In law, de novo is the least rigorous of the three standards by which common law court decisions are reviewed on appeal; the other two are clear error and abuse of discretion.

See also
For further information see w:Trial de novo|Wikipedia article on trial de novo.

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