Vacates
/ˈveɪk.eɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of vacate, meaning to annul, set aside, or invalidate a legal decision or judgment.
The court vacates the prior ruling due to procedural errors.
Forms
- vacate
- vacated
- vacating
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Commentary
Used primarily in judicial contexts to indicate that a previous ruling or order is rendered void or without effect.
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