Overrider: meaning, definitions and examples
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overrider
[ ˈoʊvərˌraɪdər ]
legal context
An overrider is a term often used in legal contexts, referring to a person or entity that has the authority to override or annul a decision, rule, or regulation. This role can involve significant power, as it may dictate the course of actions taken within an organization or by an individual.
Synonyms
annulment agent, override authority.
Examples of usage
- The overrider's decision was final and could not be contested.
- As an overrider, she had the ability to change company policies.
- The court acted as the overrider in the legal dispute, overturning previous rulings.
Translations
Translations of the word "overrider" in other languages:
🇵🇹 substituto
🇮🇳 ओवरराइडर
🇩🇪 Überschreiber
🇮🇩 pengganti
🇺🇦 перевизначувач
🇵🇱 nadpis
🇯🇵 オーバーライダー
🇫🇷 sous-scripteur
🇪🇸 sobreescritor
🇹🇷 geçersiz kılan
🇰🇷 오버라이더
🇸🇦 المتجاوز
🇨🇿 přepisovač
🇸🇰 prepísateľ
🇨🇳 覆盖者
🇸🇮 prepisovalec
🇮🇸 ofurhýsi
🇰🇿 орындаушы
🇬🇪 გადამწერი
🇦🇿 üstünlük edən
🇲🇽 sobreescritor
Etymology
The word 'overrider' is formed from the combination of the prefix 'over-' and the verb 'ride'. The prefix 'over-' comes from Old English 'ofer', meaning 'above, beyond, or in excess of'. In contrast, 'ride' has Old English roots in 'ridan', meaning 'to sit on and control the movement of a horse or vehicle'. Over time, the term 'override' evolved, primarily in legal and technical contexts, to mean to hold authority that can cancel or supersede something else. Thus, an 'overrider' is someone who can exercise this authority, particularly in formal situations like governance, law, or corporate management. This term has gained prominence with the evolution of legal systems where authorities need to assert their power to amend or negate previous decisions.