Potentially Overturn

Definition

Potentially overturn means having the capacity or possibility to reverse or nullify something. When referring to agency rules, it signifies that an institution may invalidate or discard regulations if they find them to be unlawful or unconstitutional.

Related terms

Judicial Activism: Describes when courts actively exercise their authority by interpreting laws broadly and making significant policy decisions.

Statutory Construction: The process of interpreting legislation by analyzing its language, intent, and purpose.

Adjudication Process: The formal procedure followed by administrative agencies when deciding disputes between parties involving agency regulations.