reversal

Noun
  1. A change from one state to the opposite state (synset 100235759)
    "there was a reversal of autonomic function"
    is a type of: change of state - the act of changing something into something different in essential characteristics
    subtypes: regress, regression, retrogression, retroversion, reversion - returning to a former state
  2. An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes;
    Something that is thwarting or frustrating (synset 107491010)
    is a type of: happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens
    subtypes: whammy - a serious or devastating setback
    same as: black eye, blow, reverse, setback
  3. Turning in an opposite direction or position (synset 107425760)
    "the reversal of the image in the lens"
    is a type of: turn, turning - a movement in a new direction
    same as: turn around
  4. A decision to reverse an earlier decision (synset 105797813)
    is a type of: deciding, decision making - the cognitive process of reaching a decision
    subtypes: afterthought, reconsideration, rethink, second thought - thinking again about a choice previously made
    same as: change of mind, flip-flop, turnabout, turnaround
  5. A judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside (synset 101188471)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: judgement, judgment, judicial decision - (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it
  6. Turning in the opposite direction (synset 100347519)
    is a type of: change of direction, reorientation - the act of changing the direction in which something is oriented
    subtypes:
    • about turn, about-face - act of pivoting 180 degrees, especially in a military formation
    • u-turn - complete reversal of direction of travel
    same as: reverse, reversion, turnabout, turnaround
  7. The act of reversing the order or place of (synset 100340602)
    is a type of: reordering - a rearrangement in a different order
    same as: transposition
  8. A major change in attitude or principle or point of view (synset 100164227)
    "an about-face on foreign policy"
    is a type of: change - the action of changing something
    subtypes: undoing - an act that makes a previous act of no effect (as if not done)
    same as: about-face, policy change, volte-face

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