- 1. v. t. To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority. Source: opted
- 2. v. t. To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter; as, God overrules the purposes of men; the chairman overruled the point of order. Source: opted
- 3. v. t. To supersede, reject, annul, or rule against; as, the plea, or the decision, was overruled by the court. Source: opted
- 4. v. i. To be superior or supreme in rulling or controlling; as, God rules and overrules. Source: opted
- 5. v. rule against Source: wordnet
- 6. To supersede, reject, annul, or rule against; as, the plea, orthe decision, was overruled by the court. Source: adambom
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