reversal

nouns

a change from one state to the opposite state
"there was a reversal of autonomic function"
reversal
is derived from
reverse
is a type of (narrower)
the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
change of state
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
black eye, blow, reversal, reverse, setback
turning in an opposite direction or position
"the reversal of the image in the lens"
reversal, turn around
is derived from
reverse
a decision to reverse an earlier decision
change of mind, flip-flop, reversal, turnabout, turnaround
is derived from
reverse
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
reversal
is derived from
reverse
antonym
affirmation
domain category
the collection of rules imposed by authority
"civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
jurisprudence, law
is a type of (narrower)
(law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it
judgement, judgment, judicial decision
turning in the opposite direction
reversal, reverse, reversion, turnabout, turnaround
is derived from
reverse
the act of reversing the order or place of
reversal, transposition
a major change in attitude or principle or point of view
"an about-face on foreign policy"
about-face, policy change, reversal, volte-face