overrule (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: ˌoʊvərˈruːl

Definition

Exercise official authority to reject or disallow a previous decision, argument, or ruling.

Examples

• The Supreme Court chose to overrule the lower court's previous verdict.

• A manager has the power to overrule a subordinate's recommendation if it conflicts with company policy.

• The judge decided to overrule the defense attorney's objection during the trial.

How to Use overrule

overrule someone (collocation)

to reject a person's decision — "The director had to overrule the committee when they failed to reach a consensus."

overrule an objection (collocation)

a judge rejecting a lawyer's protest — "The judge chose to overrule the objection, allowing the witness to continue speaking."

Synonyms of overrule

Words with a similar meaning to overrule:

• veto
• override
• reverse
• annul

Antonyms of overrule

Words with the opposite meaning to overrule:

• uphold
• sustain

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