de novo (C2)
adverb/adjective
Pronunciation: diː ˈnoʊvoʊ
Definition
From the beginning or anew, often implying that previous efforts or results are being disregarded.
Examples
The court ordered a de novo review of the evidence to ensure a fair trial.
Scientists attempted to synthesize the protein de novo rather than extracting it from cells.
Since the previous plan was riddled with errors, we had to draft the proposal de novo.
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