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overrule

[oh-ver-rool] / ˌoʊ vərˈrul /


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A major wild card is whether the Supreme Court will overrule some portion of the tariffs, and how the administration might respond.

From The Wall Street Journal

It overruled the judge’s order invalidating UCLA’s lease of a portion of the VA grounds for its baseball stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

The Delaware Supreme Court on Friday overruled External link the Delaware Chancery Court’s 2024 decision to void Musk’s 2018 pay package, which included some 300 million stock options.

From Barron's

The Delaware Supreme Court on Friday overruled External link the Delaware Chancery Court’s 2024 decision to void Musk’s 2018 pay package, which included some 300 million stock options.

From Barron's

The Saudis’ own advisers reportedly warned Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that Kushner’s record did not justify such an investment, but the crown prince overruled them.

From Salon