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View usage for: (oʊvəʳruːl) also over-rule Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense overrules, present participle overruling, past tense, past participle overruledverbIf someone in authority overrules a person or their decision, they officially decide that the decision is incorrect or not valid. In 1991, the Court of Appeal overruled this decision. [VERB noun] I told them it was a lousy idea, but I was overruled. [VERB noun] Synonyms: reverse, alter, cancel, recall More Synonyms of overrule More Synonyms of overrule overrule in British English (ˌəʊvəˈruːl) verb (transitive)1. to disallow the arguments of (a person) by the use of authority 2. to rule or decide against (an argument, decision, etc) 3. to prevail over, dominate, or influence overrule in American English (ˌoʊvərˈrul) verb transitiveWord forms: ˌoverˈruled or ˌoverˈruling1. to set aside or decide against by virtue of higher authority; rule against or rule out; annul or reverse 2. to have a dominant influence over; prevail over Examples of 'overrule' in a sentenceoverrule `Fat lot of good that would do if the powers that be overrule me!In fact, the Chief would most likely overrule me if I tried to lay one.Making his way back across the Fens towards Rendelsham - for surely the king would overrule Egenhere and allow a wounded hero to come home?He'd dismiss the charges if I could give him a reason, but he'd overrule me if I tried to do it on my own. In other languagesoverrule British English: overrule / ˌəʊvəˈruːl/ VERB If someone in authority overrules a person or their decision, they officially decide that the decision is incorrect or not valid. The Court of Appeal overruled their decision. - American English: overrule
- Arabic: يُلغِي قَرَاراً
- Brazilian Portuguese: anular
- Chinese: 驳回
- Croatian: ukinuti
- Czech: zamítnout rozhodnutí
- Danish: underkende
- Dutch: verwerpen
- European Spanish: invalidar
- Finnish: kumota
- French: annuler
- German: überstimmen
- Greek: ακυρώνω
- Italian: rovesciare
- Japanese: くつがえす
- Korean: 각하하다
- Norwegian: underkjenne
- Polish: podjąć decyzję przeciwną
- European Portuguese: anular
- Romanian: a respinge
- Russian: отклонять
- Latin American Spanish: invalidar
- Swedish: avvisa
- Thai: กลับการตัดสินใจ
- Turkish: kararı bozmak
- Ukrainian: відхиляти
- Vietnamese: bác bỏ
Chinese translation of 'overrule' vt - [person, decision]
否决(決) (fǒujué)
Definition to rule or decide against (an argument or decision) The Court of Appeal overruled the original decision. Synonyms alter discountset aside disallow rule against outvote make null and void Opposites allow , pass , approve , permit, sanction , endorse , consent to I said no, and of course he overruled me. Synonyms prevail over bend to your will act or work upon Additional synonymsDefinition to declare (a contract or marriage) invalid The marriage was annulled last month. Synonyms invalidate, reverse, cancel, abolish, void, repeal, recall, revoke, retract, negate, rescind, nullify, obviate, abrogate, countermand, declare or render null and void Her insurance had been cancelled by the company. Synonyms annul, abolish, repeal, abort, quash, do away with, revoke, repudiate, rescind, obviate, abrogate, countermand, eliminateDefinition to have power over He now controls the largest retail development empire in southern California.You should not let other people control you. Synonyms have power over, lead, rule, manage, boss (informal), direct, handle, conduct, dominate, command, pilot, govern, steer, administer, oversee, supervise, manipulate, call the shots, call the tune, reign over, keep a tight rein on, have charge of, superintend, have (someone) in your pocket, keep on a string - overreact
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Additional synonymsDefinition to cancel (a previous order) I can't countermand her orders. Synonyms cancel, reverse, override, repeal, revoke, retract, rescind, annulDefinition to conduct or control the affairs of She will direct day-to-day operations. Synonyms control, run, manage, lead, rule, guide, handle, conduct, advise, govern, regulate, administer, oversee, supervise, dispose, preside over, mastermind, call the shots, call the tune, superintendDefinition to control or govern No company should be permitted to dominate the market. Synonyms control, lead, rule, direct, master, govern, monopolize, tyrannize, have the upper hand over, lead by the nose (informal), overbear, have the whip hand over, domineer, keep under your thumb Definition to control or determine Marine insurance is governed by a strict series of rules and regulations. Synonyms determine, decide, guide, rule, influence, underlie, swayDefinition to influence (a person) in his or her actions or opinions He should have let his instinct guide him. Synonyms supervise, train, rule, teach, influence, advise, counsel, govern, educate, regulate, instruct, oversee, sway, superintendDefinition to take away the legal force of (a contract) An official decree invalidated the vote. Synonyms nullify, cancel, annul, undermine, weaken, overthrow, undo, quash, overrule, rescind, abrogate, render null and void Definition to control something or someone cleverly or deviously He's a very difficult character. He manipulates people.She was unable, for once, to manipulate events. Synonyms influence, control, direct, guide, conduct, negotiate, exploit, steer, manoeuvre, do a number on (US), twist around your little finger Definition to make (something) legally void He used his broad executive powers to nullify decisions by local government. Synonyms invalidate, quash, revoke, render null and void, abolish, void, repeal, rescind, annul, abrogateDefinition to set aside or disregard (a person or a person's decisions) by having superior authority or power The senate failed by one vote to override the President's veto. Synonyms overrule, reverse, cancel, overturn, set aside, repeal, quash, revoke, disallow, rescind, upset, rule against, invalidate, annul, nullify, ride roughshod over, outvote, countermand, trample underfoot, make null and void Definition to overrule or reverse (a legal decision) The Russian parliament overturned his decision. Synonyms reverse, change, alter, cancel, abolish, overthrow, set aside, repeal, quash, revoke, overrule, override, negate, rescind, invalidate, annul, nullify, obviate, countermand, declare null and void, overset Additional synonymsDefinition to officially reject (something, such as a judgment or decision) as invalid The Appeal Court has quashed the convictions. Synonyms annul, overturn, reverse, cancel, overthrow, set aside, void, revoke, overrule, rescind, invalidate, nullify, declare null and void Definition to annul or cancel The order was recalled. Synonyms annul, withdraw, call in, take back, cancel, repeal, call back, revoke, retract, rescind, nullify, countermand, abjureDefinition to cancel (a law) officially The government has just repealed that law. Synonyms abolish, reverse, revoke, annul, recall, withdraw, cancel, set aside, rescind, invalidate, nullify, obviate, abrogate, countermand, declare null and void Definition to annul or repeal You will rescind that order immediately. Synonyms annul, recall, reverse, cancel, overturn, set aside, void, repeal, quash, revoke, retract, invalidate, obviate, abrogate, countermand, declare null and void Definition to take back or cancel (an agreement, will, etc.) The government revoked his licence. Synonyms cancel, recall, withdraw, reverse, abolish, set aside, repeal, renounce, quash, take back, call back, retract, repudiate, negate, renege, rescind, invalidate, annul, nullify, recant, obviate, disclaim, abrogate, countermand, declare null and void Definition to influence (someone) in his or her opinion or judgment Don't ever be swayed by fashion. Synonyms influence, control, direct, affect, guide, dominate, persuade, govern, win over, induce, prevail on |