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o⋅ver⋅rule

  [oh-ver-rool]
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–verb (used with object), -ruled, -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.
Origin:
1570–80; over- + rule

Related forms:
o⋅ver⋅rul⋅er, noun
o⋅ver⋅rul⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
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o·ver·rule   (ō'vər-rōōl')   
tr.v.   o·ver·ruled, o·ver·rul·ing, o·ver·rules

    1. To disallow the action or arguments of, especially by virtue of higher authority: The defense attorney's objection was overruled by the judge.

    2. To decide or rule against: overrule a policy decision.

    3. To declare null and void; reverse.

  2. To dominate by strong influence; prevail over.

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Word Origin & History

overrule 
"rule against; set aside, as by a higher authority," 1593, from over + rule (v.).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Main Entry: over·rule
Pronunciation: "O-v&r-'rül
Function: transitive verb
1 : to rule against overruled> —compare SUSTAIN
2 a : to rule against upon review by virtue of a higher authority : SET ASIDE, REVERSE overruled the trial court's decision> b : to set aside as a precedent or guide overrule prior jurisprudence in that area> overrule the landmark case> —compare FOLLOW
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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