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[oh-ver-rahyd, oh-ver-rahyd] / ˌoʊ vərˈraɪd, ˈoʊ vərˌraɪd /


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But the move threw the City Council into disarray and eventually led to misdemeanor charges against council members who were charged with violating the Texas Open Meetings Act in an attempt to override his action.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

What’s more, they said in legal filings, the county can’t override the solar standards established by the state.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2026

The Scottish government said it respected the ruling but argued it did not override the upholding of protections set out in the European Convention on Human Rights.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Investigations found basic safety norms were flouted - explosives stored in makeshift sheds, weak enforcement, poor compliance and a combination of competitive, community-driven pressure to override regulations, according to a study published in 2018.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Supreme Court upheld judicial override in an earlier Florida case, which left us with no constitutional basis to block Michael Lindsey's execution.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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