Associations to the word «Overrule»
Noun
- Taxation
- Restriction
- Commissioner
- Viceroy
- Briefing
- Cherokee
- Superiority
- Provision
- Proceeding
- Autonomy
- Penalty
- Citizenship
- Liability
- Taxpayer
- Hitler
- Proposal
- Circumstance
- Punishment
- Testimony
- Prosecutor
- Permit
- Honesty
- Appointment
- Lemon
- Council
- Fifth
- Rule
- Burger
- Sentence
- Segregation
- Robertson
- Request
- Privilege
- Panel
- Validity
- Reservation
- Wade
- Opposition
- Slavery
- Parliament
- Ballot
- Power
- Wish
- Obligation
- Patent
- Him
- Prejudice
- Interference
- Consent
Adjective
Wiktionary
OVERRULE, verb. (transitive) To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
OVERRULE, verb. (transitive) # To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
OVERRULE, verb. (transitive) To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
OVERRULE, verb. (transitive) (legal) To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.
Dictionary definition
OVERRULE, verb. Rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill".
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