What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
overruling
Example
The judge overruled the objection made by the defense attorney. [overruled: verb]
Example
The overruling of the lower court's decision was a significant victory for the plaintiff. [overruling: noun]
override
Example
The manager decided to override the computer system's default settings. [override: verb]
Example
The president's veto override was a significant achievement for the legislative branch. [override: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Override is more commonly used than overruling in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between overruling and override?
Both overruling and override can be used in formal contexts, but overruling is more commonly used in legal or hierarchical contexts, while override can be used in various formality levels.
