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Overruling: meaning, definitions and examples

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overruling

 

[oʊ.vərˈruː.lɪŋ ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Overruling refers to the act of rejecting or invalidating a decision or order made by a lower authority. This term is commonly used in legal settings where a higher court may overrule a previous ruling made by a lower court, thus altering the course of a case or legal precedent.

Synonyms

annulling, invalidating, rejecting, reversing.

Examples of usage

  • The Supreme Court overruled the lower court's decision.
  • The judge eventually overruled the objection raised by the defense.
  • The appellate court overruled several key findings from the trial.
  • The committee overruled the initial proposal after further consideration.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The term comes from Middle English, where 'over' means 'above' and 'rule' means 'to control' or 'govern'.
  • It combines the Latin roots 'super' (over) and 'regere' (to rule), reflecting the concept of higher authority.

Legal Context

  • In legal settings, a judge has the power to overrule objections or previous rulings to ensure fair proceedings.
  • Overruling can lead to landmark cases, changing the direction of law and influencing future decisions.

Cultural Impact

  • Many stories, movies, and plays depict characters overruling decisions as a way to challenge authority and promote justice.
  • Historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr. challenged unjust laws, symbolically overruling the status quo.

Psychology

  • In group dynamics, a dominant person can overrule opinions, impacting decision-making processes and outcomes.
  • Studies show that people may feel less valued when their ideas are overruled, affecting group morale.

Literature

  • Overruling decisions creates tension in narratives, as characters face moral dilemmas about power and control.
  • Classic literature often explores themes of rebellion against 'overruling' authorities, reflecting societal struggles.

Translations

Translations of the word "overruling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 anulação

🇮🇳 अवहेलन

🇩🇪 Aufhebung

🇮🇩 pembatalan

🇺🇦 скасування

🇵🇱 uchwała

🇯🇵 覆すこと

🇫🇷 annulation

🇪🇸 anulación

🇹🇷 iptal etme

🇰🇷 무효화

🇸🇦 إلغاء

🇨🇿 zrušení

🇸🇰 zrušenie

🇨🇳 撤销

🇸🇮 razveljavitev

🇮🇸 felldur

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 აღვივნება

🇦🇿 ləğv etmə

🇲🇽 anulación

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,012, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.