overrule

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Verb overrule has 1 sense

overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverse - rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
--₁ is one way to rule, decree
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Overrule

Verb

Sense: to reject or reverse a decision or ruling made by someone in authority

Example Sentence: The judge decided to overrule the objection and allowed the evidence to be presented.

Noun

Sense: a decision made by someone in authority to reject or reverse a previous ruling

Example Sentence: The overrule by the higher court caused a significant change in the outcome of the trial.

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