Reversal definition

(1) A major change in attitude or principle or point of view

"An about-face on foreign policy"

(2) A change from one state to the opposite state

"There was a reversal of autonomic function"

(3) The act of reversing the order or place of

(4) Turning in the opposite direction

(5) A judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside

(6) A decision to reverse an earlier decision

(7) Turning in an opposite direction or position

"The reversal of the image in the lens"

(8) An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating