Overruling

Word OVERRULING
Character 10
Hyphenation o ver rul ing
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Definitions and meanings of "Overruling"

What do we mean by overruling?

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

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

To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.

To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.

To change a previous court ruling in whole or in part Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Overruling

The word "overruling" in example sentences

Thus the faith of these youths was made instrumental in overruling the evil foretold against the Jews (Eze 4: 13; Ho 9: 3), to the glory of God. ❋ Unknown (1871)

The action of General Jackson in overruling the milder sentence of the court-martial could not, he said, be spoken of without horror. ❋ Unknown (1862)

55It is worth noting that, in overruling Bowers, the Court does not stop at the formulation of same-sex rights. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Comey and Ashcroft both agreed to kill the program, and the only reason Card and Abu Gonzales were sneaking to his hospital bed was to try to dupe an ill, incapacitated man into changing his mind and "overruling" the acting Attorney General ❋ Unknown (2007)

[The court] will overrule [part] of its [decision] ❋ Biden (2006)

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