verb🔗ShareAnular, revocarTo 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. "El profesor anuló la solicitud de los estudiantes de un recreo más largo, diciendo que necesitaban terminar su lección de matemáticas.governmentlawpoliticsstateactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnular, revocarTo 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. "El profesor anuló la objeción de un estudiante, diciendo que la tarea aún vencía mañana.governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnular, revocarTo nullify a previous ruling by a higher power."The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire."El juez de línea señaló que la pelota estaba dentro, pero el árbitro anuló la decisión.governmentpoliticslawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesestimar, rechazarTo 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. "El juez desestimó la objeción del abogado y se le permitió al testigo seguir hablando.lawgovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading