overrule

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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

In his decision, he questioned whether he would have ruled the same way as the arbitrators but confirmed that he had no ability to overrule their binding decision.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025

But since that case did not involve a multimember board or commission, it did not overrule the 1935 precedent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025

“Does the request of a ghost overrule the plea of a wife? How can your vow of vengeance usurp our marriage vows?”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein