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overrule

verb

/ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

Meaning

to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision

The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.

override, reject, veto, dismiss

approve, accept, uphold, sustain

overrule decision, overrule objection, overrule vote, judge overrule, overrule authority

to complain or protest strongly about something

to dip into liquid; to involve deeply in an activity

Give new life and vitality to something.

to release from restraint or restriction; to free

to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view

To counterbalance or compensate for something.