reversal

/ɹɪvˈɝsəl/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

a change from one state to the opposite state
“there was a reversal of autonomic function”
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
turning in an opposite direction or position
“the reversal of the image in the lens”
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
turning in the opposite direction
the act of reversing the order or place of
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
“an about-face on foreign policy”

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