overrule

Example Sentences

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Kennedy, though, did not even formally overrule Lemon.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

The need to directly overrule the unit, they said, made it a roadblock — one that no longer exists.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Smith said he showed jurors that Moore lied when the ex-chief, who retired in 2024, testified that he hadn’t sought to overrule a disciplinary panel’s decision in Mehringer’s case.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Reddit also employs admins who can overrule moderators and delete subreddits.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

I looked to the white manager, hoping that he might overrule Piliso, but he was as still as a statue and seemed as intimidated as we were.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela