What does overrule mean?

v. To decide that a previous decision or opinion is not correct and should not be followed.

overrule

🇺🇸 /ˌəʊvərˈruːl/ 🇬🇧 /ˌəʊvəˈruːl/

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verb

To decide that a previous decision or opinion is not correct and should not be followed.

The judge overruled the objection made by the defense attorney.

To decide that a previous decision or opinion is not correct and should not be followed.

3rd Present overrules

Past overruled

Perfect overruled

Progressive overruling