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| o·ver·rule [ vər rl ] (past and past participle o·ver·ruled, present participle o·ver·rul·ing, 3rd person present singular o·ver·rules) |
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1. rule against somebody's argument: to rule authoritatively that somebody's argument is unsound, especially in the case of a judge disallowing an attorney's objection
 Objection overruled!
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2. decide against somebody: to decide against somebody, or overturn a decision made by somebody with lesser authority
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3. exercise control over somebody: to exercise dominion or control over somebody or something
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