overrule

1. (transitive)To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.

2. (transitive)To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.

   rule against

3. (transitive)To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.

   The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire.

4. (transitive)To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.

   отклоня́тьotklonjátʹ

1. The objection is overruled.

   ruПротест отклонен.

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2. The judge overruled the objection.

   deDer Richter lehnte den Einspruch ab.

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3. Tom's stomach seems to overrule him at every turn.

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4. Democracy is overruled.

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5. Skura's desire to be seen as a sexy woman overruled her need to be a good wife and mother.

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