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Overrule

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈruːl/Volume
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Used when a higher court changes a lower court's decision. SlideThe High Court overruled the lower court's verdict.
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'Overrule' often signifies a final decision in a legal argument. SlideHer appeal was dismissed when the judge overruled it.
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Implies disagreement with a previous legal ruling or argument. SlideThe attorney's points were strong, but the judge overruled.