Reverse
/rɪˈvɜrs/
Definitions
- (v.) To annul or revoke a previous legal decision or judgment.
The appellate court decided to reverse the lower court's ruling.
- (adj.) Opposite in direction, order, or position.
The contract included a reverse clause that reversed the burden of proof.
Forms
- reverses
- reversed
- reversing
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'reverse' typically pertains to appellate courts undoing lower court decisions; clarity is essential to distinguish it from terms like 'vacate' or 'remand.'
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