overrule

transitive verb

To declare (a court ruling or other precedent) as superseded and no longer accurate with regard to a legal question.

transitive verb

To reject or disallow as contrary to rules or law.

transitive verb

To reject or annul (a decision or recommendation, for example).

transitive verb

To reject or annul a decision made by (someone).

To rule against; reject; pronounce to be invalid or untenable; set aside: as, the plea was overruled.

To have sway over; exercise rule or controlling influence over; control.

To influence or turn in another direction, or to another course of action, by greater authority or power: as, the accident was over-ruled for good.

To exercise control; prevail.