Synonyms of overruling

overruling 1 of 2

noun

as in override

Related Words

• override
• veto
• invalidation
• abrogation
• abolition
• annulment
• voiding
• nullification
• abolishment
• quashing
• abortion
• overturn
• repeal
• cancellation
• avoidance
• withdrawal
• countermand
• revocation
• negation
• suspension
• defeasance
• dissolution
• banning
• dismissal
• reversal
• rescindment
• recall
• abatement
• retraction
• removal
• enjoining
• prohibition
• outlawing
• elimination
• liquidation
• calling off
• rejection
• disallowance
• forbiddance
• erasure
• eradication

Dissimilar Words

• approval
• passing
• ratification
• permission
• legislation
• authorization
• clearance
• endorsement
• enactment
• institution
• establishment
• sanctioning
• founding
• validation
• legalization
• formalization
• legitimation
• legitimization

overruling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of overrule

as in rejecting

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.

Related Words

• rejecting
• dismissing
• denying
• refusing
• withdrawing
• ignoring
• vetoing
• prohibiting
• declining
• spurning
• repudiating
• forbidding
• disapproving
• proscribing
• rebuffing
• disdaining
• scorning
• scouting
• turning down
• negativing
• deselecting
• reprobating
• disputing
• passing up
• throwing over
• balking (at)
• passing
• nixing
• disavowing
• blowing off
• throwing out
• shooting down
• avoiding
• disclaiming
• bypassing
• forbearing
• renouncing
• sticking
• retracting
• contradicting
• revoking
• refraining (from)
• abstaining (from)
• abjuring
• negating
• recanting
• forswearing
• disowning
• refuting
• controverting
• taking back
• disproving
• disallowing
• detouring
• rebutting
• gainsaying
• recalling
• backtracking
• disagreeing (with)
• reneging
• unsaying
• backing off
• backing down

Dissimilar Words

• receiving
• adopting
• taking
• swallowing
• tolerating
• embracing
• selecting
• welcoming
• countenancing
• agreeing
• condoning
• assenting
• choosing
• acceding
• consenting
• supporting
• acquiescing
• approving
• accepting
• espousing
• agreeing (to)
• handpicking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overruling

Noun

The appropriate remedy is congressional overruling of the Marquette case so as to allow the states to regulate loans to their own citizens. — George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2026

In recent years, the court’s conservative majority overruling of major, longstanding precedents has become a defining feature of Roberts’ tenure. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025

Verb

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

With parental rights overruling teachers’ concerns, absenteeism is often ignored. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2026

Advertisement It was revealed in April that Mandelson had failed the security vetting in January 2025, only for his appointment as ambassador to go ahead the following month anyway on account of the Foreign Office overruling the decision. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 19 May 2026

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

But later on Tuesday, Hegseth announced that the military personnel will not face any punishment, overruling Army officials. — Filip Timotija, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2026

As growth and regulatory pressure intensified, Kalanick centralized decision making around himself and a small inner circle, frequently overruling internal counsel and operational leaders. — Yuval Kadmon, Forbes.com, 19 Feb. 2026

Vinay Prasad is tightening the screws at the FDA, overruling staff and signaling a tougher stance on vaccines and gene therapies — which, as Adam Feuerstein points out, is consistent with his historic skepticism of surrogate endpoints and trial design. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026

But even those who voted in favor of overruling the commission’s determination and allowing for demolition acknowledged the community’s concerns. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026