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Overrule: meaning, definitions and examples

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overrule

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈruːl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal term

To reject or change a decision made by someone in authority.

Synonyms

annul, override, reverse

Examples of usage

  • The judge decided to overrule the objection from the defense attorney.
  • The Supreme Court can overrule a decision made by lower courts.

Translations

Translations of the word "overrule" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anular

🇮🇳 अधिकार से इंकार करना

🇩🇪 überstimmen

🇮🇩 menolak

🇺🇦 відхилити

🇵🇱 odrzucić

🇯🇵 却下する

🇫🇷 annuler

🇪🇸 anular

🇹🇷 geçersiz kılmak

🇰🇷 무효화하다

🇸🇦 يلغي

🇨🇿 přehlasovat

🇸🇰 prehlasovať

🇨🇳 推翻

🇸🇮 preglasovati

🇮🇸 hafna

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 უარყოფა

🇦🇿 ləğv etmək

🇲🇽 anular

Word origin

The word 'overrule' originated in the mid 17th century, combining 'over' and 'rule'. It is commonly used in legal contexts to describe the act of rejecting or changing a decision. The term reflects the hierarchical nature of authority and decision-making in various institutions.

See also: rule, ruled, ruler, rulers, rules, ruling, unruliness.