Definition of Overrule
Overrule
o·ver·rule
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To set aside or reject a decision or ruling, often by a higher authority.
e.g. The appeals court overruled the lower court's verdict due to procedural errors.
(verb)
to rule or prevail over;
e.g. The delay in shipment overruled our plans to open the shop this month.
(verb)
to set aside a decision or ruling that was made by someone with lesser authority;
e.g. The umpire can overrule the line judge in tennis.
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