overrule
Example Sentences
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They can also overrule parliament’s upper house if the two chambers clash on legislation.
With her new coalition partners, Ms. Takaichi will have a two-thirds majority that will be able to overrule opposition in the weaker upper house.
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
A major wild card is whether the Supreme Court will overrule some portion of the tariffs, and how the administration might respond.
It overruled the judge’s order invalidating UCLA’s lease of a portion of the VA grounds for its baseball stadium.
From Los Angeles Times
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