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overrule

verb

Rule against

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
O
Ends with
E
Contains
VE
Scrabble score
11

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Pronunciation

ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹuːl

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Definitions

verb

  1. Rule against

    “The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill”

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The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill

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