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overrule
/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹuːl/
verb
To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
"The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire."
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