overrule

Verb

Meaning

To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.

To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter; as, God overrules the purposes of men; the chairman overruled the point of order.

To supersede, reject, annul, or rule against; as, the plea, or the decision, was overruled by the court.

To be superior or supreme in rulling or controlling; as, God rules and overrules.

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We should not allow unhealthy ego, pride or greed to overrule our good intention. T. B. Joshua

Prediction of the fall of Russian communism: "Russia enveloped with communism-a new religious freedom must come. God will overrule it, for that people must hear the truth, and truth in simplicity. Truly there is much for the church to do in the coming century." David O. McKay

Make decisions about the President's personal security. He can overrule you, but don't ask him to be the one to counsel caution. Donald Rumsfeld

Rule 1: Only overrule the tactical computer if you know something it doesn't. Rule 2: The tac comp always knows more than you do. Lois McMaster Bujold

A court dedicated to pure justice, one that can overrule the law! They didn't even have one of those back on old Earth! Sheri S. Tepper

But words plainly force and overrule the understanding, and throw all into confusion, and lead men away into numberless empty controversies and idle fancies. Francis Bacon

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