⚖️overrule

verb
/ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

Meaning

to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision

Example Sentences

The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.

Synonyms

override, reject, veto, dismiss

Antonyms

approve, accept, uphold, sustain

Collocations

overrule decision, overrule objection, overrule vote, judge overrule, overrule authority

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