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overrule
[ oh-ver-rool ]
verb (used with object)
- to rule against or disallow the arguments of (a person):
The senator was overruled by the committee chairman.
- to rule or decide against (a plea, argument, etc.); reject:
to overrule an objection.
- to prevail over so as to change the purpose or action:
a delay that overruled our plans.
- to exercise control or influence over:
belief in a beneficent deity that overrules the universe.
overrule
/ ˌəʊəˈː /
verb
- to disallow the arguments of (a person) by the use of authority
- to rule or decide against (an argument, decision, etc)
- to prevail over, dominate, or influence
- to exercise rule over
Other Word Forms
- v·ܱİ noun
- v·ܱiԲ· adverb
- ܲo··ܱ adjective
Example Sentences
Because there was no sign of foul play, the medical examiner did not overrule the relatives' objection.
Had it not been overruled, Kartal would have had a break point.
Judge Jamee Comans of the LaSalle Immigration Court in Louisiana said she lacked the authority to overrule a secretary of state.
Sir Keir Starmer said he had "no other option" but to pass a law overruling the body, but a government source said it would be all but impossible to pass such legislation before Easter.
Management’s decision to overrule the players has resulted in the Dodgers earning a reputation as a gay-friendly organization.
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