Reversal
/rɪˈvɜːr.səl/
Definitions
- (n.) An appellate court's decision that reverses the judgment of a lower court.
The appellate court issued a reversal of the trial court's decision.
- (n.) The act of turning something the opposite way or undoing a prior action or decision.
The reversal of the policy occurred after public outcry.
Forms
- reversals
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Commentary
Typically, 'reversal' refers to appellate courts undoing lower court decisions; context clarifies whether it applies to legal judgments or general undoing.
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