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overruled

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌoʊvɝˈɹuɫd// UK //ˌəʊvəɹˈuːld// over·ruled

adj. describing a decision that has been officially changed or rejected by someone with more power. You use this when a judge or a leader says a previous idea is no longer valid.

adj. having been rejected or invalidated by a person or body of superior authority. Often used predicatively after a linking verb or as a participial adjective modifying a noun.


SIMPLE

The judge's decision was overruled by a higher court.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager's original plan was overruled by the board of directors during the final budget meeting.

COMPLEX

Despite the committee's strong recommendation, their proposal was ultimately overruled by the executive branch, which cited unforeseen logistical constraints as the primary reason for the reversal.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows a linking verb like 'be' or 'get'; frequently appears in legal or formal administrative contexts.

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