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abjudge

v.
Definition

v. to officially decide that a previous legal decision or law is no longer valid. It is a formal way for a court to say that an old ruling was wrong.

v. to formally declare a previous legal judgment or decision invalid or void. Often used in the context of higher courts overturning lower court rulings.


SIMPLE

The supreme court decided to abjudge the previous ruling.

CONTEXTUAL

After reviewing the new evidence, the judge chose to abjudge the original verdict to ensure a fair trial.

COMPLEX

The constitutional court eventually abjudge the controversial legislation, citing a fundamental violation of civil liberties that had been overlooked in the initial proceedings.

Last updated June 22, 2026