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- pronunciation:
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rul
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
overrules, overruling, overruled |
| definition 1: |
to rule or decide against.
She overruled any further discussion about going out for ice cream.- synonyms:
- deny, refuse, rule out
- similar words:
- dismiss, forbid, prohibit
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| definition 2: |
to make a judgment against.
The judge overruled the mayor and the council. |
| related words: |
overturn |
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| derivation: |
overruler (n.) |
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