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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Overrule' in a Sentence

"To reject or disallow someone's arguments or decisions, especially when a higher authority or group disagrees with them." more

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Having reviewed the evidence, the board had overruled the previous decision and granted the appeal.
The judge had overruled the objection, allowing the lawyer to proceed with a different line of questioning.
The professor had overruled the students' request for an extension on the deadline, insisting on the original submission date.
The referee had overruled the goal, citing an offside violation that went unnoticed by the players on the field.

Overrule

oh-ver-rool
verbTo reject or disallow someone's arguments or decisions, especially when a higher authority or group disagrees with them.

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Last Updated On: April 30, 2024
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