override

²over·ride

noun \ˈō-və(r)-ˌrīd\

Definition of OVERRIDE

1

: a commission paid to managerial personnel on sales made by subordinates

2

: royalty 5a

3

: a device or system used to override a control

4

: an act or an instance of overriding

First Known Use of OVERRIDE

1931

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite