overruling Definition
- 1to reject or disallow a decision or ruling made by someone in authority
- 2to have greater power or authority than something else and therefore be able to change or cancel its effect
Using overruling: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overruling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The judge overruled the objection and allowed the evidence to be presented.
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The president's veto overruled the decision of Congress.
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The new policy overrules the previous one.
overruling Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: overruling in Brief
The verb 'overruling' [oh-ver-roo-ling] means to reject or disallow a decision or ruling made by someone in authority, or to have greater power or authority than something else and therefore be able to change or cancel its effect. Examples include 'The judge overruled the objection and allowed the evidence to be presented,' and 'The new policy overrules the previous one.' Synonyms include 'override,' 'revoke,' 'annul,' 'nullify,' and 'invalidate.'
