Definition of Cassation

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Cassation
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Annulment; abatement; to dismiss.

  • Cassation
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    In French law. Annulling ; reversal; breaking the force and validity of a judgment. A decision emanating from the sovereign authority, by which a decree or judgment in the court of last resort is broken or annulled. Merl. Repert.