Overruling

verb

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.verbTo rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.

2.verbTo rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.

3.verbTo nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.

"The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire."

4.verbTo dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.

5.nounThe situation where something is overruled.

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