overrule

Example Sentences

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Kennedy, though, did not even formally overrule Lemon.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

The need to directly overrule the unit, they said, made it a roadblock — one that no longer exists.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Reddit also employs admins who can overrule moderators and delete subreddits.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

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.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Only once a year did the need to dispose of a mountain of wrapping paper and cardboard packaging overrule Desdemona’s objections to using our fireplace.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides