reversal

1. a. Intended to reverse; implying reversal. Source: opted

2. n. The act of reversing; the causing to move or face in an opposite direction, or to stand or lie in an inverted position; as, the reversal of a rotating wheel; the reversal of objects by a convex lens. Source: opted

3. n. A change or overthrowing; as, the reversal of a judgment, which amounts to an official declaration that it is false; the reversal of an attainder, or of an outlawry, by which the sentence is rendered void. Source: opted

4. n. a change from one state to the opposite state Source: wordnet

5. n. an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating Source: wordnet

6. n. turning in an opposite direction or position Source: wordnet

7. n. a decision to reverse an earlier decision Source: wordnet

8. n. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside Source: wordnet

9. n. turning in the opposite direction Source: wordnet

10. n. the act of reversing the order or place of Source: wordnet

11. n. a major change in attitude or principle or point of view Source: wordnet

12. Intended to reverse; implying reversal. [Obs.] Bp. Burnet. 1. The act of reversing; the causing to move or face in an opposite direction, or to stand or lie in an inverted position; as, the reversal of a rotating wheel; the reversal of objects by a convex lens. 2. A change or overthrowing; as, the reversal of a judgment, which amounts to an official declaration that it is false; the reversal of an attainder, or of an outlawry, by which the sentence is rendered void. Blackstone. Source: webster

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