OVERRULE Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

overrule

verb

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 The Appeals Court affirmed his convictions Tuesday and denied his motion for a new trial, overruling claims that there were issues with the judge not excusing a juror for cause and the defense counsel was ineffective. —

Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026 The Supreme Court historically refuses to overrule state courts’ interpretations of state constitutions, making Democrats’ legal challenge an unlikely success even in this heated redistricting battle. —

Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 Democrats were dealt another blow on Friday when the Virginia Supreme Court overruled a referendum that voters narrowly approved in April to alter their congressional map, which could have sent up to four additional Democratic members to Congress. —

Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 May 2026 Makary and his deputies have also regularly overruled career staff, often with nakedly political motives. —

Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for overrule

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The court also rejected the New Orleans City Council’s attempt to hold a special election, which would have given Duncan the option to run again.

— Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
On Tuesday, however, the federation learned that the CAS panel had largely rejected its arguments but has annulled the first sanction’s partial-stadium closure.

— Matt Slater, New York Times, 2 June 2026