word
Overrule
OH-vur-rool
/ˈoʊvɜːrˌruːl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
overrule
Dictionary meaning
Rule against.
Examples
- The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill.
Synonyms: overturn
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