overrule

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

The Chamber of Commerce said the court should overrule the 1935 decision, but carve out an exception for the Federal Reserve.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

"In recent years, the court has been reluctant to overrule presidential decisions of this magnitude," ING analysts said.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

In his decision, he questioned whether he would have ruled the same way as the arbitrators but confirmed that he had no ability to overrule their binding decision.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025

No influence, no friends I could call upon in that place, no way to overrule the powers that governed our lives.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver