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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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The parent is overruling the child's plea for more screen time.
The queen had the power to overrule the council's proposal for a new tax.
The referee chose to overrule the coach's disagreement with the umpire's call.
The principal had to overrule the decision to cancel the school play due to bad weather.

Overrule

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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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