Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Review \Re*view"\, n. [F. revue, fr. revu, p. p. of revoir to
   see again, L. revidere; pref. re- re- + videre to see. See
   {View}, and cf. {Revise}.]
   1. A second or repeated view; a re["e]xamination; a
      retrospective survey; a looking over again; as, a review
      of one's studies; a review of life.

   2. An examination with a view to amendment or improvement;
      revision; as, an author's review of his works.

   3. A critical examination of a publication, with remarks; a
      criticism; a critique.

   4. A periodical containing critical essays upon matters of
      interest, as new productions in literature, art, etc.

   5. An inspection, as of troops under arms or of a naval
      force, by a high officer, for the purpose of ascertaining
      the state of discipline, equipments, etc.

   6. (Law) The judicial examination of the proceedings of a
      lower court by a higher.

   7. A lesson studied or recited for a second time.

   {Bill of review} (Equity), a bill, in the nature of
      proceedings in error, filed to procure an examination and
      alteration or reversal of a final decree which has been
      duly signed and enrolled. --Wharton.

   {Commission of review} (Eng. Eccl. Law), a commission
      formerly granted by the crown to revise the sentence of
      the court of delegates.

   Syn: Re["e]xamination; resurvey; retrospect; survey;
        reconsideration; revisal; revise; revision.

Source : WordNet®

bill of review
     n : a proceeding brought to obtain an explanation or an
         alteration or a reversal of a decree by the court that
         rendered it