overrule

Example Sentences

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Is there also a chance that justices could say they just don’t have authority to overrule the commander-in-chief on this?

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026

A major wild card is whether the Supreme Court will overrule some portion of the tariffs, and how the administration might respond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 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

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