1. A court order that nullifies, sets aside, or reverses a previous judgment or conviction
The appellate court issued a vacating judgment, overturning the lower court's conviction.
O tribunal de apelação emitiu uma sentença anulada, revertendo a condenação do tribunal inferior.
2. A legal decision that removes or eliminates the effect or validity of a prior judicial determination
The vacating judgment allowed the defendant to pursue a new trial.
A sentença anulada permitiu que o réu buscasse um novo julgamento.