Overrule

/ˌoʊvərˈruːl/ verb

To overrule is to officially decide against a previous decision or opinion, usually by someone with higher authority.

From “over” and “rule,” first used in legal contexts for judges rejecting objections. It extends the idea of one rule or decision standing over another.

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