I. ˈōvə(r)ˌslȯ transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Dutch overslaan to pass over, omit, from Middle Dutch overslaen, from over + slaen to strike; akin to Old English ofer, adverb & preposition, over and to Old English slēan to strike, beat, slay — more at over , slay
1. : to pass over or remit by overslaugh
2. : to pass over especially for an appointment or promotion in favor of another : ignore the claims of
3. : hinder , obstruct
II. noun
( -s )
: exemption from a duty in the British armed forces because detailed on a superior duty