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Overrule

This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

v. To disallow the action or arguments of, especially by virtue of higher authority: The defense attorney's objection was overruled by the judge.

v. To decide or rule against: overrule a policy decision.

v. To declare null and void; reverse.

v. To dominate by strong influence; prevail over.

v. To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.

v. To dismiss or throw out a protest at a court.

v. To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.

v. To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter

v. To supersede, reject, annul, or rule against.

verb-intransitive. To be superior or supreme in rulling or controlling.

To rule against; reject; pronounce to be invalid or untenable; set aside: as, the plea was overruled.

To have sway over; exercise rule or controlling influence over; control.

To influence or turn in another direction, or to another course of action, by greater authority or power: as, the accident was over-ruled for good.

To exercise control; prevail.

v. rule against

"Nothing happened in the match, and in that moment, he called an overrule."

overruled overrules overruling

Words that are more generic or abstract

rule decree

overruled overruling

Words with the same meaning

overbear abrogate