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

After oral arguments in the spring, the three judges issued a complex decision affirming Carter’s finding of discrimination but overruling his order invalidating UCLA’s lease for its baseball stadium. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Generally, the courts are limited in overruling regulatory agencies unless a ruling was clearly erroneous. — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026

Jeanie and her lawyer believe a 2017 court order keeps them from overruling her. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Stability grows when your generosity stops overruling your actual capacity. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 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

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