overrule

Example Sentences

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The need to directly overrule the unit, they said, made it a roadblock — one that no longer exists.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

In rare cases they can overrule the results of an assessment if they still have concerns about a player's performance in it or there was an error in administering it.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

They can also overrule parliament’s upper house if the two chambers clash on legislation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Some legal observers have conjectured the 8th Circuit’s reversal of her injunction prompted her to stay her hand, over a concern that the appeals court would overrule her again.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

“He’s got no power ter overrule the Committee. He told ’em Buckbeak’s all right, but they’re scared....

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling