Overrule ( verb , verb )

(As a verb)

Overrule ( verb )

1. To reverse or set aside a decision or ruling.
2. To make a decision or ruling that is more powerful or superior than another decision or ruling.

Origin:

From over- +‎ rule.

Examples:

1. The judge overruled the previous decision.
2. The court of appeals overruled the lower court's decision.
3. The board overruled the manager's decision.
4. The president overruled the decision of the cabinet.
5. The council overruled the decision of the subcommittee.

(As a verb)

Overrule ( verb )

1. To reverse or set aside a decision or ruling.
2. To make a decision or ruling that is more powerful or superior than another decision or ruling.

Origin:

From over- +‎ rule.

Examples:

1. The judge overruled the previous decision.
2. The court of appeals overruled the lower court's decision.
3. The board overruled the manager's decision.
4. The president overruled the decision of the cabinet.
5. The council overruled the decision of the subcommittee.