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How to pronounce “overrule”
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Pronunciation guide for overrule
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of overrule with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 7 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The End of Roe v. Wade -- and What Comes Next
This court is likely to overrule Roe and Casey
- Definition summary
- (transitive) To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
Example 1 of 7
How to pronounce overrule
The End of Roe v. Wade -- and What Comes Next

This court is likely to overrule Roe and Casey
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “overrule”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- (transitive) To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
- (transitive) To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
- (transitive) To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
- (transitive, law) To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.
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