What does overruling mean?
The act of setting aside or nullifying a decision, judgment, or ruling made by a lower court or authority, typically by a higher court or authority. A decision or ruling that supersedes or cancels a previous one.
Example
"The Supreme Court's overruling of the lower court's decision sparked widespread debate among legal scholars."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.