overrule

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹuːl/

Verb

transitive

(transitive) To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority. / (transitive) To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.

Japanese Meaning

上位の権威により支配・統治する / 上位の権威により決定を下す / 決定を覆す、却下する、無効にする

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The emperor would overrule the coastal provinces with a strict and efficient administration.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

皇帝は厳格で効率的な行政をもって沿岸の州を統治しただろう。

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Sense（1）

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

Sense（2）

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

His passion and animosity overruled his conscience.

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Sense（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.

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Sense（4）

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

overrules

（ present singular third-person ）

overruling

（ participle present ）

overruled

（ participle past ）

overruled

（ past ）

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