Overrule

Quick meaning: Overrule is a verb meaning (transitive) To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.

Meaning

(transitive) To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
2. (transitive) To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
3. (transitive, law) To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.

Example Sentences

His passion and animosity overruled his conscience.

The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire.

Tali: It's my father. He's the senior member of the Admiralty Board. He's one of only five people who can overrule the decisions of the Conclave for the good of the Migrant Fleet. Tali: My father is responsible for the lives of seventeen million people -- our entire race is in his hands. And I'm his only child.

Word Forms

• overrules
• overruling
• overruled

Synonyms for overrule

Depending on context, synonyms include reverse, override, overturn, overthrow.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include override, overthrow, reverse, overturn, dispense, supersede.

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