Overrule
/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹuːl/ verb
verb ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority. transitive
- 2 rule against wordnet
- 3 To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter. transitive
"His passion and animosity overruled his conscience."
- 4 To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power. transitive
"The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire."
- 5 To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court. transitive
Example
More examples"Tom's stomach seems to overrule him at every turn."
Etymology
From over- + rule.