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overrule

verb

over·​rule ˌō-vər-ˈrül How to pronounce overrule (audio)
ˌō-və-
overruled; overruling; overrules

transitive verb

1
: to rule over : govern
2
: to prevail over : overcome
3
a
: to rule against
b
: to set aside : reverse

Example Sentences

The judge overruled the objection. His conviction was overruled by the supreme court.
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Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of overrule was in 1576

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