overrule

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With her new coalition partners, Ms. Takaichi will have a two-thirds majority that will be able to overrule opposition in the weaker upper house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Is there also a chance that justices could say they just don’t have authority to overrule the commander-in-chief on this?

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026

"In recent years, the court has been reluctant to overrule presidential decisions of this magnitude," ING analysts said.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

But since that case did not involve a multi-member board or commission, it did not overrule the 1935 precedent.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 17, 2025

Tatane appealed to the warden to overrule us, and in the midst of his speech, broke down and wept.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela