overrule
verb
over·rule
ˌō-vər-ˈrül 
ˌō-və-
overruled; overruling; overrules
Examples of overrule in a Sentence
The judge overruled the objection.
His conviction was overruled by the supreme court.
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Dalton’s initial sketch had been more sophisticated — a black fluffy hat and a very tight pearl grey outfit, but she was overruled by Lean.
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Rhett Bartlett, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
Image In Iran, the Revolutionary Guards have the authority to set regional policy and overrule the foreign ministry.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Biden overruled several of his top advisers, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and national security adviser Jake Sullivan, in blocking the Japanese giant's acquisition, according to the Washington Post.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
Karl wanted to trade Cousins, was overruled, and was cut loose after a 33-49 season, a game shy of coaching his 2,000th contest as a head coach.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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Rhett Bartlett, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
Image In Iran, the Revolutionary Guards have the authority to set regional policy and overrule the foreign ministry.
—Farnaz Fassihi, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Biden overruled several of his top advisers, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and national security adviser Jake Sullivan, in blocking the Japanese giant's acquisition, according to the Washington Post.
—Zachary Basu, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025
Karl wanted to trade Cousins, was overruled, and was cut loose after a 33-49 season, a game shy of coaching his 2,000th contest as a head coach.
—Joe Davidson, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Overrule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overrule. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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overrule
verb
over·rule
-ˈrül
1
: to decide against
the judge overruled the objection
2
: to reverse or set aside (a decision or ruling made by a lesser authority)
Legal Definition
overrule
transitive verb
over·rule
ˌō-vər-ˈrül
1
: to rule against
the objection was overruled
compare sustain
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