overrule

verb
UK: /ˌəʊvəˈruːl/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

  1. To change a decision that has already been made.

    1. The judge chose to overrule the objection.
    2. The president can overrule the board's decision if he disagrees with it.

  2. To reject or disallow something by using one's authority.

    1. The committee's decision was overruled by the manager.
    2. My parents overruled my desire to stay out late, setting a curfew.

Synonyms

reverse cancel repeal reject override

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overrule" in English means: To change a decision that has already been made., To reject or disallow something by using one's authority..

The phonetic transcription of "overrule" is /ˌəʊvəˈruːl/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overrule": reverse, cancel, repeal, reject, override.

Example usage of "overrule": "The judge chose to overrule the objection.". More examples on the page.