1. The chief Constable applied for an order of mandamus directing the justices to rehear the case.

2. The chief constable applied for an order of mandamus directing the justice to rehear the case.

3. : in a contrasting or opposite way —used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement or presents a differing interpretation or possibility The jurors' decision not to ask to rehear the experts' testimony could be an indication that they accepted their opinions at face value or, Conversely, that they were unimpressed.