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Overrule
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
2.
Verb
To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
3.
Verb
To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
"The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire."
4.
Verb
To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.
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