우월한 권한을 행사하여 결정이나 이의를 각하하거나 무효화하다.
To reject or disallow a decision, objection, or argument by exercising superior authority.
예문:
"The judge overruled the prosecutor's objection during the cross-examination."
"A higher authority can overrule the local council's zoning decisions."
직위나 힘을 이용하여 타인의 결정이나 제안을 거부하거나 무시하다.
To reject the decision, argument, or plan of someone else using one's power or position.
예문:
"The senior partner overruled my suggestion to settle the case out of court."
"He felt frustrated after being overruled by his colleagues for the third time."
무엇에 대해 지배적인 영향력을 갖거나 감정 또는 본능을 억누르다.
To have a dominant influence or control over something; to prevail over a feeling or instinct.
예문:
"Her passion for art eventually overruled her parents' wish for her to study law."
"In times of crisis, survival instincts often overrule moral considerations."