overrules

[US]/əʊvəˈruːlz/
[UK]/oʊvərˈrulz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to reject or disallow a decision or ruling

Phrases & Collocations

overrules decision

overrules authority

overrules judgment

overrules objection

overrules precedent

overrules motion

overrules claim

overrules vote

overrules ruling

overrules policy

Example Sentences

the judge overrules the objection raised by the defense attorney.

the board overrules the committee's decision on the budget.

his opinion overrules all previous suggestions.

the manager overrules the team's request for more resources.

the law overrules any local regulations that contradict it.

in this case, the safety regulations overrule previous practices.

the ceo overrules the decision made by the marketing department.

common sense often overrules technical specifications.

parental authority overrules the child's wishes in this situation.

the new policy overrules the outdated guidelines set last year.

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