verb🔗ShareTo rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority."The teacher overruled the students' request for a longer recess, saying they needed to finish their math lesson. "governmentlawpoliticsstateactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter."The teacher overruled a student's objection, saying that the homework was still due tomorrow. "governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court."The judge overruled the lawyer's objection, and the witness was allowed to continue speaking. "lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
