Overturning
/ˌoʊvərˈtɜrnɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of a court reversing or setting aside a prior decision or judgment.
The appellate court's overturning of the lower court's ruling altered the case outcome.
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- overturn
- overturns
- overturned
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Commentary
Often used in appellate contexts, 'overturning' indicates a higher court invalidating a previous decision; drafting should clarify which decision is overturned and on what basis.
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