reversal

[ ri-vur-suhl ]

noun

1. an act or instance of reversing.
2. the state of being reversed.
3. an adverse change of fortune; reverse.
4. Law. the setting aside of a decision of a lower court by a higher court.

reversal

/ rɪˈvɜːsəl /

noun

1. the act or an instance of reversing
2. a change for the worse; reverse

   a reversal of fortune

3. the state of being reversed
4. the annulment of a judicial decision, esp by an appeal court on grounds of error or irregularity

Other Words From

• prere·versal noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reversal¹

First recorded in 1480–90; reverse + -al ²

Example Sentences

Notably, some of these compounds synergized -- that is, achieved "greater than the sum of its parts" latency reversal -- when administered with preexisting LRA compounds.

From Science Daily

With Trump’s team expected to kill President Biden’s electric vehicle tax credit, among other reversals, California can cement its reputation for consistently committing to its climate policies.

From Los Angeles Times

Following the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v.

From Salon

But the last five years has seen a reversal, with the global price of uranium spiking by more than 200%one of this year's top-performing commodities.

From BBC

Leigh, the mother of one a 12-year-old girl neurodivergent girl who felt "embarrassed" that she was forced to produce the lanyard when requested, has welcomed the reversal.

From BBC

Related Words

• annulment
• cancellation
• repeal
• switch
• turnabout
• turnaround
• U-turn