Definitions
- Referring to a decision or action that has been disregarded or overruled by someone in authority. - Talking about a setting or preference that has been changed or altered despite previous settings. - Describing a command or instruction that has been replaced or superseded by a new one.
- Referring to a decision, agreement, or license that has been cancelled or annulled. - Talking about a privilege or access that has been taken away or withdrawn. - Describing a right or permission that has been invalidated or rescinded.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to actions that nullify or cancel a previous decision or agreement.
- 2Both words involve an authority figure taking action to change a previous state.
- 3Both words can be used in legal or formal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Overridden refers to a specific decision or action that has been disregarded, while revoke can refer to a broader range of decisions, agreements, or permissions that have been cancelled.
- 2Timing: Overridden implies that the decision or action was already in place before being disregarded, while revoke can refer to a decision or agreement that is cancelled before it takes effect.
- 3Authority: Overridden implies that the decision or action was made by someone in authority, while revoke can refer to a decision or agreement that is cancelled by either party involved.
- 4Connotation: Overridden can imply a more forceful or contentious action, while revoke can imply a more routine or administrative action.
- 5Usage: Overridden is more commonly used in technical or programming contexts, while revoke is more commonly used in legal or administrative contexts.
Remember this!
Overridden and revoke are synonyms that both refer to actions that nullify or cancel a previous decision or agreement. However, overridden is more specific and implies a decision or action that has been disregarded by someone in authority, often in technical or programming contexts. On the other hand, revoke is more general and can refer to a broader range of decisions, agreements, or permissions that have been cancelled, often in legal or administrative contexts.
