supersede

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County counsel Dawyn R. Harrison told the supervisors the ordinance “would most likely be challenged on the supremacy clause,” which holds that federal law supersedes state and local law.

From Los Angeles Times

If a family member disagrees about the manner of the service, should that supersede the wishes of the deceased?

From Washington Post

Supreme Court has said: “The historic police powers of the states are not superseded ‘unless that was the clear and manifest purpose of Congress.’”

From Washington Times

The state attorney general argues that the ban is superseded by more recent laws allowing abortion.

From Los Angeles Times

Since the state can’t supersede federal law, state Sen. Patty Kuderer, the lead sponsor of the bill, approached the issue as a public safety one.

From Seattle Times