to rule against or disallow the arguments of (a person): The senator was overruled by the committee chairman. to rule or decide against (a plea, argument, etc.); reject: to overrule an objection. to prevail over so as to change the purpose or action: a delay that overruled our plans. More @Wikipedia
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