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Definitions for Overruling
[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 Overruling
overruleinvalidate, annul, revoke, reverse, veto, void, disallow, nullify, quash, override, overturn, rescind, cancel, abrogate, negate
Words nearby Overruling
overruleoverride, overrider, overriding, overripe, overruff, overrule, overrun, overrun brake, oversaturated, overscale, overscore
Origin of Overruling
eFirst recorded in 1570–80; over- + rule
Other words from Overruling
o·ver·rul·er , noun
o·ver·rul·ing·ly , adverb
un·o·ver·ruled , adjective
Synonyms for Overruling
alter, annul, bend to one's will, control, countermand, direct, disallow, disregard, dominate, govern, ignore, influence, invalidate, make null and void, make void, not heed, nullify, outvote, outweigh, overturn, prevail over, quash, recall, repeal, rescind, revoke, ride roughshod, rule against, set aside, supersede, sway, take no account of, thwart, trample, upset, vanquish, veto