as in to reject
to decide that (something or someone) is wrong; to rule against (something or someone)
The judge overruled the objection. His conviction was overruled by the supreme court.
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Recent Examples of overrule
Justice Department lawyers have asked the Supreme Court to consider hearing arguments on a fast-track basis on whether the labor board protections encroached on presidential power and whether Humphrey's Executor was wrongly decided and should be overruled.
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John Kruzel, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Jones kept trying with Park 33, and in 2022 a judge sided with Jones and overruled the city’s denial — allowing the development to move forward with seven live-work spaces.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2025
Congressional overreach has sometimes been vetoed by the president, sometimes overruled by the Supreme Court.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Replays clearly showed that Sam Bennett was ahead of the play, giving the referees the easy decision to overrule the initial goal call.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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John Kruzel, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
Jones kept trying with Park 33, and in 2022 a judge sided with Jones and overruled the city’s denial — allowing the development to move forward with seven live-work spaces.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2025
Congressional overreach has sometimes been vetoed by the president, sometimes overruled by the Supreme Court.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Replays clearly showed that Sam Bennett was ahead of the play, giving the referees the easy decision to overrule the initial goal call.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrule
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To compound the embarrassment, Arsenal fan group Ashburton Army had raised more than £12,000 to fund their own tifo, which the club rejected (fans who had donated were refunded their money).—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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On May 16, Brown appeared in Manchester Magistrates’ Court, where Judge Joanne Hirst rejected his bail request.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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The announcement comes after a jury candidate was dismissed on the first day of Combs' trial due to her connection to the publishing company.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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When Trump left the presidency in 2021, the court dismissed the case as moot, leaving the constitutional provision largely untested and unresolved.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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Aside from an apology video following the release of security footage in which Combs is seen beating Cassie, the music mogul has denied all of the allegations and claimed the video has been altered.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Though some sheriffs have denied their existence, Luna has acknowledged and vowed to eradicate them.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Both have also been vocally critical of giving more military and financial assistance to Ukraine and have previously threatened refused to back the EU’s regular extensions of sanctions against Russia.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
8 May 2025
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When one player refused and wanted to take a photo of the statement, the player was allegedly denied a chance and warned ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi would find out about his response.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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The spacer might shut down, withdraw or become defensive, leaving the chaser feeling unheard and the spacer feeling emotionally ambushed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The Great Plains Theater Commons, in Omaha, Neb., got an email withdrawing a recommendation for a $35,000 grant for an annual play festival.—
Michael Paulson,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Still, gaming’s impact on licensed music can’t be ignored.—
Kaare Eriksen,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
12 May 2025
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“Overrule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrule. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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