Definition
A formally granted power to reverse harmful decisions, not merely recommend reconsideration. Decision reversal authority turns reversibility into an enforceable capability with named ownership.
Authority should include scope boundaries, auditability, and response clocks so reversals can occur during live incidents.
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Tests that show it is in place
- A named role has unilateral reversal power for defined classes of harm.
- Policy and tooling document how reversals are executed and logged.
Hypothetical example
- A safety officer can immediately reverse automated account suspensions for urgent livelihood-impact cases without waiting for weekly review.
References
- Governance taxonomy · Resource
- Diagnostics · Resource