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6 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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The committee has overruled the suggestion to implement a four-day workweek.
The school administration has overruled the request for changing the examination schedule.
Scientists have overruled the previous hypothesis and proposed a new theory.
The medical board has overruled the diagnosis made by the junior doctor.
The president has overruled the decision of the advisory council regarding foreign policy.
The editor has overruled the author's choice of ending and suggested a different conclusion.

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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