overrule

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Germanic *uber Old English ofer- Middle English over- English over- English rule English overrule From over- + rule.

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.

   “His passion and animosity overruled his conscience.”

3. To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.

   “The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire.”

   “Tali: It's my father. He's the senior member of the Admiralty Board. He's one of only five people who can overrule the decisions of the Conclave for the good of the Migrant Fleet. Tali: My father is responsible for the lives of seventeen million people -- our entire race is in his hands. And I'm his only child.”

4. To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.