Overruled
/ˌoʊvərˈruːld/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having a ruling or objection reversed or rejected by a higher authority, typically a court.
The objection was overruled by the judge during the trial.
- (v.) Past tense of overrule: to reject or reverse a decision or an objection, especially by a judge or authority.
The appellate court overruled the lower court's decision.
Forms
- overrule
- overruling
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Commentary
Typically used in judicial context to denote the rejection of a prior ruling or objection; 'overruled' as adjective describes the status after such rejection.
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