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overridden

/ˌoʊvərˈraɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does overridden mean?

verb

To make (a law, decision, etc.) invalid by a higher authority, or to cancel or annul something. To play a note or sound on a musical instrument by pressing a key or string down on a previous note.

Example

"The judge's decision was overridden by the appeals court."

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