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Definition of overrule verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

overrule

verb

NAmE//ˌoʊvərˈrul//

[often passive] overrule somebody/somethingVerb Forms present simple I / you / we / they overrule

he / she / it overrules

past simple overruled

-ing form overruling

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to change a decision or reject an idea from a position of greater power synonym override to overrule a decision/an objection The verdict was overruled by the Supreme Court.

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