BusinessAugust 25, 2026

overrule

oh-ver-ROOL

Definition

To use one's authority to reject, reverse, or override a decision or regulation previously made by another person or body.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'over' and 'rulen,' the term combines the prefix 'over-' (meaning above or beyond) with the verb 'rule' (to exercise control), dating back to the 16th century.

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