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Overruled

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

📖 Definitions of "Overruled"

verb
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

    To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.

    "The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire."

  4. 4

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

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