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Overrule

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈruːl/Volume
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Legal Authority

Used when a higher court changes a lower court's decision.

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The High Court overruled the lower court's verdict.
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Final Judgement

'Overrule' often signifies a final decision in a legal argument.

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Her appeal was dismissed when the judge overruled it.
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Legal Disagreement

Implies disagreement with a previous legal ruling or argument.

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The attorney's points were strong, but the judge overruled.
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