overrule

From over- +‎ rule.

overrule (third-person singular simple present overrules, present participle overruling, simple past and past participle overruled)

1. (transitive) To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
2. (transitive) To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
   • Clarendon

     His passion and animosity overruled his conscience.

3. (transitive) 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. (transitive, law) To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.

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overrule

1. first-person singular present indicative of overrulen
2. (archaic) singular present subjunctive of overrulen
3. imperative of overrulen