Set Aside
/ˈsɛt əˌsaɪd/
Definitions
- (v.) To annul, cancel, or invalidate a judgment, order, or legal proceeding, typically by a court.
The judge set aside the previous ruling due to newly discovered evidence.
- (v.) To reserve or allocate something, such as funds or property, for a specific legal purpose.
The court set aside part of the estate for the care of minor children.
Forms
- sets aside
- setting aside
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Commentary
Commonly used in procedural contexts, 'set aside' often requires a motion and judicial discretion; clarity in specifying the grounds for setting aside a decision is critical in pleadings.
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