The outcome refers to the result or consequence of something, often used in reference to court cases. In this context, it represents what happened as a result of the Supreme Court's ruling in Tinker v. Des Moines School District.
Related terms
Precedent: A previous court decision that serves as an authoritative rule for future similar cases.
Overturn: When an appellate court reverses or changes the ruling made by a lower court.
Uphold: When an appellate court agrees with and confirms the ruling made by a lower court.