Pronunciation: /oʊvər.ruːl/
noun a decision made by someone in authority that rejects or disallows something
A1 The judge's overrule of the objection allowed the witness to testify.
A2 The teacher's overrule of the student's request for extra credit was final.
B1 The manager's overrule of the decision caused tension among the team members.
B2 The board's overrule of the CEO's proposal led to a reevaluation of the company's strategy.
C1 The president's overrule of the Supreme Court's ruling sparked a constitutional crisis.
C2 The dictator's overrule of the parliament's decision solidified his grip on power.
verb to reject or disallow by exercising one's authority
A1 The teacher overruled the students' request for extra recess.
A2 The judge overruled the objection made by the defense attorney.
B1 The manager overruled the decision made by the team and chose a different approach.
B2 The board of directors overruled the CEO's proposal and voted for a different strategy.
C1 The Supreme Court overruled the lower court's decision and set a new precedent.
C2 The president has the power to overrule any decision made by the cabinet.
formal The judge has the authority to overrule objections during the trial.
informal I hope the teacher will overrule the homework assignment for tonight.
slang I can't believe my mom overruled my plans to go out with friends.
figurative Sometimes our emotions can overrule our logical thinking.
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