Definitions for overruleˌoʊ vərˈrul
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
o•ver•ruleˌoʊ vərˈrul(v.t.)-ruled, -rul•ing.
to rule against or disallow the arguments of (a person).
to rule against (a plea, argument, etc.); reject.
to prevail over so as to change the purpose or action.
to exercise control or influence over.
Origin of overrule:
1570–80
Princeton's WordNet
overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverse(verb)
rule against
"The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
overrule(verb)ˌoʊ vərˈrul
to use authority, especially legal authority, to change a decision or information
The judge overruled the lawyer's objection.
Wiktionary
overrule(Verb)
To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire.
overrule(Verb)
To dismiss or throw out a protest at a court.
Translations for overrule
Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary
overrule(verb)
to go against a judgement that has already been made
The judge overruled the previous decision.
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