overrule
Pronunciation: [ˌoʊvərˈruːl]
Word
Context: "law"
(verb) to decide that a previous decision or ruling is wrong, and to cancel it. This is often used in court when a judge changes what another judge has decided.
Example
The judge decided to overrule the earlier decision because of new evidence.
Example
The judge couldn't overrule the previous ruling since the evidence was not strong enough.
Example
Can the judge overrule the decision made last week?
Context: "authority"
(verb) to use your power or authority to reject someone else's opinion or decision. It’s like a boss telling an employee that their idea won't work.
Example
The manager chose to overrule the team's suggestions and go with a different plan.
Example
The director did not overrule the committee's decision, allowing their plan to proceed.
Example
Why did the teacher overrule the students' choice for the class project?
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