overrule
Use Overrule in a sentence
vərˈrul verb (used with object), o·ver·ruled, o·ver·rul·ing.
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.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to disallow the arguments of (a person) by the use of authority |
| 2. | to rule or decide against (an argument, decision, etc) |
| 3. | to prevail over, dominate, or influence |
| 4. | to exercise rule over |
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Word Origin & History
overrule
"rule against; set aside, as by a higher authority," 1593, from over + rule (v.).
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Example sentences
While aesthetics should be considered, it should not overrule safe, functional fencing.
Cultural factors can readily overrule genetic factors.
The state in some instances may have to overrule the wishes of the parents.
Both tasks relied on the same cognitive control networks needed to overrule emotion.
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