Reverses
/ˈrɪvɜːrsɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular form of reverse, meaning to overturn or invalidate a previous legal decision or action.
The court reverses the lower court's ruling due to procedural errors.
Forms
- reverse
- reversing
- reversed
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Commentary
This form is primarily used to denote the action by a third party, such as a court, when overturning a prior decision.
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