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Definition of Overruling
Overruling Overrule O`ver*rule", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overruled; p. pr.
& vb. n. Overruling.]
1. To rule over; to govern or determine by superior
authority.
2. To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against;
to abrogate or alter; as, God overrules the purposes of
men; the chairman overruled the point of order.
His passion and animosity overruled his conscience.
--Clarendon.
These [difficulties] I had habitually overruled.
--F. W.
Newman.
3. (Law) To supersede, reject, annul, or rule against; as,
the plea, or the decision, was overruled by the court.
Overruling Overruling O`ver*rul"ing, a.
Exerting controlling power; as, an overruling Providence. --
O`ver*rul"ing*ly, adv.
