Reversal - Definition

n 1: a change from one state to the opposite state; "there was a
reversal of autonomic function"
2: an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something
that is thwarting or frustrating [syn: reverse, reversal,
setback, blow, black eye]
3: turning in an opposite direction or position; "the reversal
of the image in the lens" [syn: reversal, turn around]
4: a decision to reverse an earlier decision [syn: reversal,
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 [ant:
affirmation]
6: turning in the opposite direction [syn: reversion,
reverse, reversal, turnabout, turnaround]
7: the act of reversing the order or place of [syn:
transposition, reversal]
8: a major change in attitude or principle or point of view; "an
about-face on foreign policy" [syn: about-face, volte-
face, reversal, policy change]