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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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,913, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.