overrule — to reject or reverse a decision made by someone in a lower position of authority
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to reject or reverse a decision made by someone in a lower position of authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/
Korean meaning: 하급자의 결정을 뒤집다, 기각하다
Korean pronunciation: 오버**룰**
Example Sentences
- The principal overruled the teacher's decision to cancel the school dance, saying 'The show must go on!'
- The CEO overruled the marketing team's proposal for a cat café in their office building.
- The court of appeals overruled the previous judgment due to procedural errors.
overrule
VERB//ˌoʊvərˈruːl//
to reject or reverse a decision made by someone in a lower position of authority
The CEO overrules the manager's proposal with a firm gesture
The principal will overrule any outdated tool in school!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'over-' (meaning above or beyond) combined with 'rule' (from Latin 'regula' meaning to govern or direct). The word emerged in English to describe the act of exercising superior authority to reject or reverse a subordinate's decision.
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📝Examples
“The principal overruled the teacher's decision to cancel the school dance, saying 'The show must go on!'”
“The CEO overruled the marketing team's proposal for a cat café in their office building.”
“The court of appeals overruled the previous judgment due to procedural errors.”
“Mom overruled Dad's decision about pizza for dinner and ordered salad instead.”
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