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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 court had to overrule the objection to allow the key witness to testify.
The parents will overrule their child's request for extended screen time.
The parent chose to overrule the child's request for additional screen time.
The referee had to overrule the goal, as it was scored after the final whistle.

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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