overrule
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɹul/ verb C1- To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
- To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
- To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power. · The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire.
- To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.
He/she/it overrules · Past overruled · Past participle overruled · -ing form overruling
Verb forms
- Base form
- overrule
- He/she/it
- overrules
- Past
- overruled
- Past participle
- overruled
- -ing form
- overruling
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