overrule
UK/.әuvә'ru:l/US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
v.
To reject or reverse a decision, objection, or ruling by using superior authority.
否决，驳回；推翻（裁决）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedoverexcessively, above
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rulestem
=overrule
Common Collocations
- 1.overrule objection驳回反对
- 2.overrule a ruling推翻裁决
Example Sentences
- 1.
The judge decided to overrule the prosecutor's objection based on new evidence.
- 2.
The appellate court overruled the previous ruling and ordered a new trial.