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   overrule

   /ˌəʊvəˈruːl/

   verb

   • 1. reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority: "Chief Judge Moran overruled the government's objections"
   • ▪ reject the decision or opinion of: "welfare staff overruled an experienced detective"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOVERRULE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OVERRULE definition: 1. (of a person who has official authority) to decide against a decision that has already been…. Learn more.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › overruleOVERRULE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Overrule definition: to rule against or disallow the arguments of (a person). See examples of OVERRULE used in a sentence.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOVERRULE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   overrule an objection. 4 meanings: 1. to disallow the arguments of (a person) by the use of authority 2. to rule or decide against (an argument,.... Click for more definitions.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › overruleOverrule Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   a. : to rule against. b. : to set aside : reverse. Examples of overrule in a Sentence. The judge overruled the objection. His conviction was overruled by the supreme court.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › overruleOverrule - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Before gaining its legal meaning, overrule simply meant "rule over or govern." Definitions of overrule. verb. disagree with a lawyer's objection and allow the opposing side to go ahead with a line of questioning. “The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill”.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › overruleOverrule - definition of overrule by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to disallow the arguments of (a person) by the use of authority. 2. to rule or decide against (an argument, decision, etc) 3. to prevail over, dominate, or influence. 4. to exercise rule over.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishoverrule | meaning in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   overrule definition: If someone in authority overrules a decision or order, they officially decide that it is wrong: . Learn more.