Overrules
/ˌoʊvərˈruːlz/
Definitions
- (v.) To reverse or invalidate a previous legal decision or ruling, typically by a higher court.
The Supreme Court overrules the earlier judgment on constitutional grounds.
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- overrule
- overruled
- overruling
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Commentary
Used primarily in appellate contexts where higher courts have the authority to change prior decisions; distinguishing from 'reverse' can be context-specific but overrule often implies invalidation of legal reasoning or application.
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