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Overruling

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o·ver·rule  (vr-rl)
tr.v. o·ver·ruled, o·ver·rul·ing, o·ver·rules
1.
a. To disallow the action or arguments of, especially by virtue of higher authority: The defense attorney's objection was overruled by the judge.
b. To decide or rule against: overrule a policy decision.
c. To declare null and void; reverse.
2. To dominate by strong influence; prevail over.


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Their religion is not a mere superstitious fear, like that of most savages; they evince abstract notions of morality; a deep reverence for an overruling spirit, and a respect for the rights of their fellow men.
The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U.S.A., in the Rocky Mountains and the far West by Irving, Washington View in context
Nor will it at all detract from him, dramatically regarded, if either by birth or other circumstances, he have what seems a half wilful overruling morbidness at the bottom of his nature.
Moby Dick I-LXVII by Melville, Herman View in context
I know not what to call this, nor will I urge that it is a secret overruling decree, that hurries us on to be the instruments of our own destruction, even though it be before us, and that we rush upon it with our eyes open.
Robinson Crusoe by Defoe, Daniel View in context
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