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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

overruling

/ˌoʊvəˈruːlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does overruling mean?

noun

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."

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