override

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As a result, critical decisions about where food goes and who can access it are made by systems that people may not be able to question or override.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Indeed, Article I, Section 4 of the Constitution says that states through their legislatures set the rules for congressional elections, subject to congressional override.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The mayor has said he will veto the bill, meaning that the council will need to find four additional votes to override it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Under a new proposal being evaluated by officials, the City Council could have the power to override decisions not to fire by the disciplinary panels.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

“Oh, hey, wanna see something megacool? I rigged the compound’s override system to respond only to PowerPoint.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray