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overrule(dictionary)
overrule(dictionary)
Overrule - Tennis(gambling)

overrule (iou)



overrule verb trans. L16.
[from OVER- + RULE verb.]
Rule over, have authority over; control or modify the action of by superior power or authority. L16.
Prevail over, overcome; spec. (a) overcome the objections of or reject the wishes or requests of (a person); (b) overcome (the objections) or reject (the wishes or requests) of a person. L16.
N. Symington He allowed the evidence to overrule his previous hypothesis. S. Woods Graham protested a little, but was overruled.
Law. Rule against or set aside by superior authority; spec. (a) set aside the authority of (a previous action or decision) as a precedent, annul; (b) reject (an argument, plea, objection, etc.), disallow (an action); (c) disallow or set aside the argument, plea, or objection of (a person). L16.
transf.: Sports Illustrated The decision by veteran ref. Jack Madden to allow himself to be overruled on a key..decision.
overruler noun L16.