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overrule

verb as in repeal

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Crucially, he argued that this decision was a purely “political question” for states, Congress, and the president to decide—meaning that courts cannot overrule their determination that an invasion exists.

From Slate

Matthew Martin, 47, Sean Harper, 38, and his wife Shiza, 45, were part of the group and believed they could overrule the UK judicial system.

From BBC

And it wasn’t enough to overrule the women’s claims.

From Slate

Political appointees could overrule scientists to pull back and redo regulations they didn’t like, she said.

From Salon

Another striking passage that prosecutors highlighted was when Pence referenced Trump’s tweet telling his followers about “Operation Pence Card,” which included an article that falsely claimed Pence had the power as president of the Senate to overrule states’ electoral vote certificates.

From Slate

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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