2 definitions found
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Overrule \O`ver*rule"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overruled}; p. pr
& vb n. {Overruling}.]
1. To rule over to govern or determine by superior
authority.
2. To rule or determine in a contrary way to decide against;
to abrogate or alter; as God overrules the purposes of
men; the chairman overruled the point of order
His passion and animosity overruled his conscience.
--Clarendon.
These [difficulties] I had habitually overruled.
--F. W.
Newman.
3. (Law) To supersede, reject, annul, or rule against; as
the plea, or the decision, was overruled by the court.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Overruling \O`ver*rul"ing\, a.
Exerting controlling power; as an overruling Providence. --
{O`ver*rul"ing*ly}, adv
more about overruling
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