overrule
verb
over·rule
ˌō-vər-ˈrül 
ˌō-və-
overruled; overruling; overrules
Examples of overrule in a Sentence
The judge overruled the objection.
His conviction was overruled by the supreme court.
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The Mono County district attorney reportedly objected to the diversion request due to Osment's prior DUI conviction, as well as the actor using racial slurs against a police officer while being arrested, but was overruled.
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Sharareh Drury, People.com, 2 June 2025
An array of federal judges in districts throughout the country have overruled or temporarily halted many of the Trump administration’s actions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Last year’s freedom summer declaration came about after the state overruled a practice in Tampa of deploying rainbow lighting during Pride Month.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2025
The move will likely escalate political tensions between the Trump administration and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Democrats in Congress denounced the federal government overruling an individual state's decision, along with Republicans rule-skirting legislative approach.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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Sharareh Drury, People.com, 2 June 2025
An array of federal judges in districts throughout the country have overruled or temporarily halted many of the Trump administration’s actions.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
Last year’s freedom summer declaration came about after the state overruled a practice in Tampa of deploying rainbow lighting during Pride Month.
—Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2025
The move will likely escalate political tensions between the Trump administration and California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Democrats in Congress denounced the federal government overruling an individual state's decision, along with Republicans rule-skirting legislative approach.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 23 May 2025
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“Overrule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overrule. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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overrule
verb
over·rule
-ˈrül
1
: to decide against
the judge overruled the objection
2
: to reverse or set aside (a decision or ruling made by a lesser authority)
Legal Definition
overrule
transitive verb
over·rule
ˌō-vər-ˈrül
1
: to rule against
the objection was overruled
compare sustain
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