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vacate

In civil and criminal legal proceedings , vacate means to set aside or annul a previous judgment or order . 

Vacate is also used in property law to indicate the surrender or leaving of the premises . 

For examples of its usage, refer to Sears v. Upton (pertaining to a judgment) and Thorpe v. Housing Authority of Durham (pertaining to leaving the premises).

See also:

• Verdict

• Eviction

• Real property

[Last reviewed in July of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team
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