overrule
Americanverb (used with object)
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to rule against or disallow the arguments of (a person).
The senator was overruled by the committee chairman.
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to rule or decide against (a plea, argument, etc.); reject.
to overrule an objection.
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to prevail over so as to change the purpose or action.
a delay that overruled our plans.
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to exercise control or influence over.
belief in a beneficent deity that overrules the universe.
verb
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to disallow the arguments of (a person) by the use of authority
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to rule or decide against (an argument, decision, etc)
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to prevail over, dominate, or influence
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to exercise rule over
Other Word Forms
- overruler noun
- overrulingly adverb
- unoverruled adjective
Etymology
Origin of overrule
Example Sentences
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A major wild card is whether the Supreme Court will overrule some portion of the tariffs, and how the administration might respond.
It overruled the judge’s order invalidating UCLA’s lease of a portion of the VA grounds for its baseball stadium.
From Los Angeles Times
The Delaware Supreme Court on Friday overruled External link the Delaware Chancery Court’s 2024 decision to void Musk’s 2018 pay package, which included some 300 million stock options.
From Barron's
The Delaware Supreme Court on Friday overruled External link the Delaware Chancery Court’s 2024 decision to void Musk’s 2018 pay package, which included some 300 million stock options.
From Barron's
The Saudis’ own advisers reportedly warned Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Kushner’s record did not justify such an investment, but the crown prince overruled them.
From Salon
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