Overrule

Synonyms of overrule

• annul
• revoke
• override

Antonyms of overrule

• support
• uphold
• approve

Collocations of overrule

decision

Frequency: 70 %

The judge decided to overrule the previous decision.

objection

Frequency: 60 %

The lawyer raised an objection, but the judge overruled it.

ruling

Frequency: 55 %

The higher court can overrule the lower court's ruling.

appeal

Frequency: 50 %

The court of appeals may overrule the lower court's decision.

verdict

Frequency: 45 %

The judge overruled the jury's verdict.

Idiomatic Expressions for overrule

• Phrase: overrule a decision
  Meaning: to decide that a previous decision is incorrect or invalid
  Usage: The board of directors overruled the CEO's decision to cut employee benefits.