Definitions for overrule

overrule o·ver·rule

Spelling: [oh-ver-rool]
IPA: /ˌoʊ vərˈrul/

Overrule is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 111 anagrams from letters in overrule (eelorruv).

Definitions for overrule

verb (used with object)

  1. to rule against or disallow the arguments of (a person):
  2. to rule or decide against (a plea, argument, etc.); reject:
  3. to prevail over so as to change the purpose or action:
  4. to exercise control or influence over:

Origin of overrule

First recorded in 1570-80; over- + rule

Examples for overrule

Other men may overrule other women, perhaps; I know my place too well.

He had not shown the ability to overrule with reason his animal instincts.

But he was reassuring and confident, and she allowed his judgment to overrule hers.

Was it mere slavishness of mind on my part not to overrule her timid will?

I had set "Finis" to that chapter; was fate minded to overrule me and write more?

Methinks pride in our Philip should overrule grief at his loss.

I am sure that God will overrule this outbreak for the good of China.

Judge Russel: I overrule that question, and you need not answer it.

He does not say, I will so overrule all others that no one shall slay thee.

He tried to contact a Health Republic doctor to overrule the nurse and get approval for payment.

Word Value for overrule
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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