overturn

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To officially change or cancel a decision, especially a legal one.

   The court overturned the earlier ruling.

2. 2
   verb

   To turn something over, or to be turned over, often by accident.

   The boat overturned in the rough water.

From Middle English overturnen, equivalent to over- + turn. Compare also Middle English overterven (“to overturn”), see terve.

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