English Explanatory Dictionary

overrule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
  2. To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
  3. To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
  4. To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.

Pronunciation

/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹuːl/ /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɹul/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-overrule.wav

Word forms

overrule overrules overruling overruled

Etymology

From over- + rule.

Derived words

overrulable overruler overrulingly unoverruled
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