1. to reject or reverse a decision made by someone with less authority
Usage: third person singular present tense
2. to use one’s authority to reject someone’s decision or opinion
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• The judge overrules the lawyer’s objection during the trial.
• The principal overrules the teacher’s decision about the student’s punishment.
• The Supreme Court overrules the lower court’s verdict.
• The manager overrules her assistant’s recommendation for the project.
• The referee overrules the line judge’s call in the tennis match.
• The board of directors overrules the CEO’s proposal for expansion.