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o·ver·rule
 overrule
- pronunciation:
- o
v
 r
rul
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
overruled, overrules, overruling |
| definition 1: |
to rule against or disallow (an argument, petition, objection, or the like).
She overruled any further discussion on the matter.- synonyms:
- deny, disallow, refuse, reject, rule out, veto
- similar words:
- dismiss, forbid, gainsay, preclude, prohibit
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| definition 2: |
to make a judgment against the claim to authority of (a person).
The judge overruled the mayor and the council.- synonyms:
- override
- similar words:
- supersede
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| definition 3: |
to replace or reverse (a ruling) by virtue of higher authority.
The court has overruled the stay of execution.- synonyms:
- override, overturn, reverse
- similar words:
- abrogate, countermand, invalidate, nullify, quash, rescind, revoke, veto
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| related words: |
overturn |
| derivation: |
overruler (n.) |
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