Definitions
- Referring to a decision made by a higher authority that supersedes a previous decision. - Talking about the act of rejecting or nullifying a decision made by a lower court or official. - Describing the action of disregarding or dismissing an objection or dissenting opinion.
- Referring to the act of invalidating or annulling a legal decision or ruling. - Talking about the action of suppressing or putting an end to something, such as a rebellion or protest. - Describing the act of rejecting or dismissing an argument or accusation as unfounded or baseless.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve the act of nullifying or rejecting a decision or ruling.
- 2Both words are commonly used in legal contexts.
- 3Both words imply a higher authority or power overruling a lower one.
- 4Both words can be used to describe the act of dismissing an objection or dissenting opinion.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Overrule is typically used to describe a decision made by a higher authority that supersedes a previous decision, while quash is more often used to describe the act of invalidating a legal decision or ruling.
- 2Legal context: Overrule is commonly used in the context of courts and legal proceedings, while quash is often used in the context of criminal law and indictments.
- 3Intensity: Quash implies a stronger action of suppression or annulment than overrule, which can be a more routine or procedural decision.
- 4Usage: Overrule is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while quash is more specific and less commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Connotation: Overrule can have a neutral or positive connotation, while quash can have a negative or authoritarian connotation.
Remember this!
Overrule and quash are synonyms that both refer to the act of nullifying or rejecting a decision or ruling. However, overrule is typically used in the context of a higher authority superseding a previous decision, while quash is more often used in the context of invalidating a legal decision or suppressing a rebellion. Overrule is more versatile and neutral in connotation, while quash is more specific and can have a negative connotation.
