overturnedruling
nounUK /ˌəʊvəˈtɜːnd ˈruːlɪŋ/
US /ˌoʊvərˈtɜːrnd ˈruːlɪŋ/
A decision by a higher court that cancels a lower court's decision.
The overturned ruling meant the family could finally go home.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A past decision that has been officially changed or canceled.
The overturned ruling was no longer followed by anyone.
3. The act of a judge canceling an earlier decision.
The overturned ruling surprised both lawyers.
4. A rule that has been flipped or reversed.
After the overturned ruling, the old rule did not apply.