overrule

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
11
Words With Friends
14
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹuːl/
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/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹuːl/ · /ˌoʊ.vɚˈɹul/

Definition of overrule

4 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (transitive)To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
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verb

  1. (transitive)To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
  2. (transitive)To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
    “His passion and animosity overruled his conscience.”
  3. (transitive)To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
    “The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire.”
    “Tali: It's my father. He's the senior member of the Admiralty Board. He's one of only five people who can overrule the decisions of the Conclave for the good of the Migrant Fleet. Tali: My father is responsible for the lives of seventeen million people -- our entire race is in his hands. And I'm his only child.”
  4. (transitive)To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.

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Etymology

From over- + rule.

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