Definition of overrule Overrule

/owˈvɚɹuˌl/ - [owverrul] - o•ver•rule

We found 9 definitions of overrule from 5 different sources.

What does overrule mean?

Verb overrules, overruling, overruled
overrule - rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
		overturn, override, overthrow, reverse
		decree, rule issue a decree; "The King only can decree"

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overrule (v. t.)
To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
overrule (v. t.)
To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter; as, God overrules the purposes of men; the chairman overruled the point of order.
overrule (v. t.)
To supersede, reject, annul, or rule against; as, the plea, or the decision, was overruled by the court.
overrule (v. i.)
To be superior or supreme in rulling or controlling; as, God rules and overrules.

overrule
ō-vėr-rōōl′, v.t. to rule over: to influence or to set aside by greater power: (law) to reject or declare to be invalid.—v.i. to prevail.—n. Overrul′er.—adv. Overrul′ingly