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- DictionaryO·ver·rule/ˌōvə(r)ˈro͞ol/
verb
- 1. reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority: "the Supreme Court overruled the lower court"
The meaning of OVERRULE is to rule over : govern. How to use overrule in a sentence.
OVERRULE definition: 1. (of a person who has official authority) to decide against a decision that has already been…. Learn more.
to rule against or disallow the arguments of (a person): The senator was overruled by the committee chairman. to rule or decide against (a plea, argument, etc.); reject: to overrule an objection. to prevail over so as to change the purpose or action: a delay that overruled our plans.
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."
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.
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. Collins English Dictionary.
Overrule definition: To declare (a court ruling or other precedent) as superseded and no longer accurate with regard to a legal question.
verb. /ˌəʊvəˈruːl/ /ˌəʊvərˈruːl/ [often passive] Verb Forms. overrule somebody/something to change a decision or reject an idea from a position of greater power synonym override. to overrule a decision/an objection. The verdict was overruled by the Supreme Court. Topics Preferences and decisions c2. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
OVERRULE definition: If someone in authority overrules a decision or order, they officially decide that it is wrong: . Learn more.
to rule or decide against (a plea, argument, etc.); reject: to overrule an objection. to prevail over so as to change the purpose or action: a delay that overruled our plans. to exercise control or influence over: belief in a beneficent deity that overrules the universe.
