overruled

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Verb overrule has 1 sense

overrule, overturn, override, overthrow, reverse - rule against; "The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
--₁ is one way to rule, decree
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something
Something ----s something

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

"Overruled" is a verb that means to set aside or reject a previous decision or ruling.

It can also be used as an adjective, meaning not valid or no longer in effect.

Sense 1 - Verb:

When used as a verb, "overruled" refers to the action of rejecting or reversing a decision or ruling.

Example sentence: The judge overruled the objection and allowed the evidence to be presented.

Sense 2 - Adjective:

As an adjective, "overruled" describes something that is not valid or no longer in effect, often in legal contexts.

Example sentence: The motion was declared overruled, and the previous court order was reinstated.