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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"

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

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

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

    The meaning of OVERRULE is to rule over : govern. How to use overrule in a sentence.

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

    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” synonyms: override, overthrow, overturn, reverse. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Overrule."

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

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

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

    verb. If someone in authority overrules a person or their decision, they officially decide that the decision is incorrect or not valid. In 1991, the Court of Appeal overruled this decision. [VERB noun] I told them it was a lousy idea, but I was overruled. [VERB noun] Synonyms: reverse, alter, cancel, recall More Synonyms of overrule.

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

    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. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'overrule' - Collins Online Dictionary

    A complete guide to the word "OVERRULE": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.