overrule

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Smith said he showed jurors that Moore lied when the ex-chief, who retired in 2024, testified that he hadn’t sought to overrule a disciplinary panel’s decision in Mehringer’s case.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

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

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

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

“Lord Fredrick is their guardian. How am I to overrule him, if it comes to that?”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood