1. to reject or reverse a decision made by someone with less authority
Usage: legal; formal
2. to use one’s authority to reject someone’s decision or opinion

Examples

• The Supreme Court overruled the lower court’s decision.
• The judge overruled the lawyer’s objection during the trial.
• The principal overruled the teacher’s punishment and reduced the detention.
• The board of directors overruled the CEO’s proposal to expand overseas.
• The referee’s call was overruled by the head official.
• My parents overruled my choice of college and insisted I stay closer to home.
• The appeals court overruled the original verdict after reviewing new evidence.