overrule (Meaning)
overrule (v)
rule against
overrule (v. t.)
To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter; as, God overrules the purposes of men; the chairman overruled the point of order.
To supersede, reject, annul, or rule against; as, the plea, or the decision, was overruled by the court.
overrule (v. i.)
To be superior or supreme in rulling or controlling; as, God rules and overrules.
Synonyms & Antonyms of overrule
Synonyms:
- recant
- back down
- dispute
- abjure
- renege
- disallow
- negate
- throw over
- reprobate
- refute
- disprove
- blow off
- nix
- disclaim
- renounce
- avoid
- refrain (from)
- contradict
- bypass
- gainsay
- foreswear
- recall
- disown
- scout
- revoke
- disagree (with)
- forswear
- shoot down
- unsay
- throw out
- take back
- disavow
- rebut
- backtrack
- stick
- abstain (from)
- retract
- forbear
- controvert
Antonyms:
overrule Sentence Examples
- The judge overruled the objection to the evidence, allowing it to be admitted in court.
- The President's veto power enables him to overrule acts of Congress that he disagrees with.
- The company's board of directors overruled the CEO's decision to pursue a hostile takeover.
- The Supreme Court's decision overruled the lower court's ruling on the constitutionality of the law.
- The doctor's medical advice overruled the patient's desire to discontinue treatment.
- The coach overruled the assistant coach's play call during a crucial game.
- The parliament voted to overrule the government's proposed budget.
- The teacher overruled the student's request for extra credit, stating that the assignment was already complete.
- The referee's decision to overturn the call of a touchdown overruled the initial ruling on the field.
- In a close election, the recount results overruled the initial vote count, leading to a different candidate being declared the winner.
FAQs About the word overrule
rule againstTo rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority., To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter; as, Go
refuse, deny, withdraw, ignore, dismiss,reject, turn down, deselect, scorn,veto
agree, accede,tolerate, condone, countenance, adopt, condone, receive, acquiesce, agree
The judge overruled the objection to the evidence, allowing it to be admitted in court.
The President's veto power enables him to overrule acts of Congress that he disagrees with.
The company's board of directors overruled the CEO's decision to pursue a hostile takeover.
The Supreme Court's decision overruled the lower court's ruling on the constitutionality of the law.
