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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
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹuːl

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. rule against

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

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Example Sentences

The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill

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