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 Colorado Supreme Court also overruled the Title Board on two other initiatives that changed the commission and map in one measure.
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Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Nothing can overrule God’s omnipotent and omnipresent love and care.
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André Kisonga,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
In overruling Humphrey’s, the Roberts Court is solidifying a formalistic version of the separation of powers that narrows congressional power while expanding presidential power.
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George Thomas,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2026
The therapist tried to have the patient placed on a hold, but that decision was overruled by the local hospital.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
25 June 2026
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Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Nothing can overrule God’s omnipotent and omnipresent love and care.
—
André Kisonga,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 June 2026
In overruling Humphrey’s, the Roberts Court is solidifying a formalistic version of the separation of powers that narrows congressional power while expanding presidential power.
—
George Thomas,
The Atlantic,
30 June 2026
The therapist tried to have the patient placed on a hold, but that decision was overruled by the local hospital.
—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for overrule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrule
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Critics see it as another attempt to breathe life into claims that courts, investigators and election officials have repeatedly rejected — and another corrosive attempt to undermine faith in the state’s vote.
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Questioning, if not rejecting, established Christian doctrine, Ahab also comes to regard Moby Dick as the outward and visible sign, the physical embodiment of the indifference or, worse, utter malignity inherent in the universe.
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In April, the Superior Court dismissed the three citations Hubbard received in May 2025 when no park ranger or city attorney appeared for the prosecution, his lawsuit states.
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Freeney did not dismiss the business side of the arrangement.
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His opponent claimed that created a conflict of interest, which Weiser denied.
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The two housekeepers denied having such a conversation with Brown, noting language differences would have made such a discussion unlikely.
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Hamas’ statement made no mention of disarmament, one of the key requirements under the second phase of the ceasefire deal, which the group has so far refused.
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To conceal the theft from his investors, Correia refused to disclose his company’s financial records and gave false positive updates on SnoOwl’s status.
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About 71 percent of the SPAC’s cash pool stayed in the merger rather than being withdrawn by investors.
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This means they can be revised or withdrawn without legislation.
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Swift will either ignore the noise as usual, or smile at the absurdity as a secure, proud childless cat lady.
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Not only were the rules misapplied, according to an expert referee with years of elite experience, but similar plays during this tournament have been ignored.
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“Overrule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrule. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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