overrule

//ˌoʊ.vɚˈruːl//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

overruleInfinitive
overrulePresent tense
overruledPast tense
overruledPast participle
overrulingPresent participle
overrulesThird-person singular
1

To reject or disallow a decision, argument, or objection by exercising superior authority.

The judge overruled the lawyer's objection.

2

To prevail over or supersede something, especially a rule, law, or previous decision.

Federal law overrules state regulations in this matter.

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