policy reversal
About-face on rules
A policy reversal is a decision to abandon or contradict a previously established position, especially by governments or institutions.
The term often carries connotations of political pressure or failure: The administration's policy reversal on immigration drew criticism from both sides.
Distinguished from gradual policy evolution, a reversal suggests an abrupt about-face.
- U-turnDirection-reversing driving maneuver
- backtrackReverse one's position
- flip-flopSudden change of position
- flip the scriptSubvert expected dynamics
- about-faceFull directional reversal
about face · turnaround · retreat · back down · backpedal · walk it back · volte-face · change of heart · rollback · pivot · abandonment · retraction · 180 · climbdown · switcheroo · overturn · undo · disavow
- reversalsundo, revert, overturn, flip, invert
- executive ordersexecutive orders, executive order, presidential directives, presidential decree, presidential proclamation
policy reversalsteadfastness
Firm loyal dedication
consistency · doubling down · steady course · resolve · intransigence
policy reversalstatus quo
Existing condition of affairs
stability · consistency · entrenchment · holding pattern · business as usual
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