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Definition of Overrule
1. Verb. Rule against. "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
Exact synonyms: Override, Overthrow, Overturn, Reverse
Generic synonyms: Decree, Rule
Derivative terms: Reversal
Generic synonyms: Decree, Rule
Derivative terms: Reversal
Definition of Overrule
1. v. t. To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
2. v. i. To be superior or supreme in rulling or controlling; as, God rules and overrules.
Definition of Overrule
1. Verb. (transitive) To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive legal) To dismiss or throw out a protest at a court. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Overrule
1. to disallow the arguments of [v -RULED, -RULING, -RULES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overrule
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