noun a decision made by someone in authority that rejects or disallows something
verb to reject or disallow by exercising one's authority
Commanding officers can overrule decisions made by lower-ranking officers.
Parents may overrule a decision made by their children.
In legal contexts, 'overrule' is used when a higher court decides that a lower court's decision is incorrect and invalidates it.
Managers or supervisors can overrule a decision made by a subordinate.
Teachers or administrators may overrule a student's request or decision.
In parliamentary procedures, a presiding officer may overrule an objection raised by a member of the assembly.
Referees or officials can overrule a decision made by another official during a game or match.
Judges can overrule objections or decisions made in court proceedings.
In a legal context, a judge may overrule an objection raised by an attorney during a trial.
A higher court may overrule a decision made by a lower court.
A legislative body may overrule a veto issued by the executive branch.
A supervisor may overrule a decision made by a subordinate.
A principal may overrule a disciplinary action taken by a teacher.