OVERRULE

overrule

Verb

  1. To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
  2. # To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
  3. To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
    The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire.
  4. To dismiss or throw out a protest at a court.


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