overrule
Example Sentences
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"In recent years, the court has been reluctant to overrule presidential decisions of this magnitude," ING analysts said.
From Barron's
Ms. Tisch overruled a civilian advisory board by forgoing discipline, but Mr. Mamdani would give the board the last say and neuter the chain of command.
But a separate 9th Circuit panel overruled her, finding the law “does not limit the facts and circumstances that the President may consider” when deciding whether to use soldiers domestically.
From Los Angeles Times
Though Lincoln quickly overruled the order as overbroad, he did not, according to Ms. Nadell, object in principle “to expelling ‘traitors and Jew peddlers.’”
"We contacted the psychologist, political representatives, even the Northern Ireland children's commissioner. We tried everything. But it was overruled by someone at the Education Authority—and we still don't know why."
From BBC
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