o|ver|rule

o|ver|rule
o|ver|rule «OH vuhr ROOL», transitive verb, -ruled, -rul|ing.
1. to rule or decide against (a plea, argument, or objection); set aside: »

The president overruled my plan.

SYNONYM(S): override, reject, annul, disallow.
2. to prevail over; be stronger than: »

I was overruled by the majority.

o´ver|rul´ing|ly, adverb.

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