overruling

Example Sentences

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It declared that if a Supreme Court precedent “has direct application in a case,” the lower court must “follow the case which directly controls, leaving to this court the prerogative of overruling its own decisions.”

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA vaccine and biologics division, issued the refusal, overruling FDA staff concerns about blocking a review.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

In reality, the chair’s power lies in agenda-setting, coalition-building, and communication, not in overruling the committee.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday described the tariffs as one of Trump’s “signature policies,” and said that the court overruling a signature policy would be unusual.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 4, 2025

“I am overruling these guards on this matter! You are obviously a part of this—of this conspiracy plot. I'm taking you in for questioning immediately!”

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse