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Definitions for Overrule

[1] to rule against or disallow the arguments of (a person): The senator was overruled by the committee chairman.
[2] to rule or decide against (a plea, argument, etc.); reject: to overrule an objection.
[3] to prevail over so as to change the purpose or action: a delay that overruled our plans.
[4] to exercise control or influence over: belief in a beneficent deity that overrules the universe.
[5] to disallow the arguments of (a person) by the use of authority
[6] to rule or decide against (an argument, decision, etc)
[7] to prevail over, dominate, or influence
[8] to exercise rule over

Words related to Overrule

invalidate, annul, revoke, reverse, veto, void, disallow, nullify, quash, override, overturn, rescind, cancel, abrogate, negate

Words nearby Overrule

override, overrider, overriding, overripe, overruff, overrule, overrun, overrun brake, oversaturated, overscale, overscore

Origin of Overrule

First recorded in 1570–80; over- + rule

Other words from Overrule

o·ver·rul·er , noun
o·ver·rul·ing·ly , adverb
un·o·ver·ruled , adjective

Synonyms for Overrule

annul, disallow, invalidate, nullify, override, overturn, quash, rescind, reverse, revoke, strike down, veto, void, abrogate, cancel, negate