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Meaning of the word overrule in English

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overrule

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈruːl/

UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈruːl/

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Verb

reject the decisions or arguments of (someone or something) by virtue of one's superior authority

Example:

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The judge decided to overrule the objection.

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The committee can overrule the chairman's decision.

Synonym:

override overturn reverse veto annul

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