1. to pass over or skip (someone) in a promotion or selection, especially in military contexts; to bypass or overlook
Usage: chiefly military or formal; also spelled 'overslough'

Examples

• The officer was overslaugh'd for promotion despite his excellent service record.
• The committee decided to overslaugh the junior candidate in favor of someone with more experience.
• He felt overslaugh'd when his colleague received the assignment he had expected.
• The general overslaugh'd several officers to appoint the most qualified candidate.
• Being overslaugh'd for the position was a disappointment, but he remained professional.