overrule

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Smith said he showed jurors that Moore lied when the ex-chief, who retired in 2024, testified that he hadn’t sought to overrule a disciplinary panel’s decision in Mehringer’s case.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

In rare cases they can overrule the results of an assessment if they still have concerns about a player's performance in it or there was an error in administering it.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

They can also overrule parliament’s upper house if the two chambers clash on legislation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Is there also a chance that justices could say they just don’t have authority to overrule the commander-in-chief on this?

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026

“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