new matter rejectionglossary / new-matter rejection Rejection of a patent claim on the ground that an amendment contains new matter. [Cases: Patents 109. C.J.S. Patents §§ 152–155.] 词条贡献者 法律翻译Iris,毕业于一所旨在培养高级翻译专业人才的翻译院校,专注翻译各类与资本市场有关的法律文件。