— overruler , n. — overrulingly , adv.
/oh'veuhr roohl"/ , v.t., overruled, overruling .
1. to rule against or disallow the arguments of (a person): The senator was overruled by the committee chairman.
2. to rule or decide against (a plea, argument, etc.); reject: to overrule an objection.
3. to prevail over so as to change the purpose or action: a delay that overruled our plans.
4. to exercise control or influence over: belief in a beneficent deity that overrules the universe.
[ 1570-80; OVER- + RULE ]