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Reconsideration
A process by which any person or entity materially affected by an action or inaction of the ICANN Board or ICANN organization can ask the ICANN Board to review or reconsider that action or inaction. Reconsideration is one of the accountability mechanisms mandated by the ICANN Bylaws.