OUTRULE (verb)
- To establish regulations or principles that override or supersede existing ones; to dominate or have control over.
Example sentences:
1. The new policy effectively outrules any previous guidelines regarding employee conduct.
2. The judge ruled to outrule the evidence, stating that it was irrelevant to the case.
3. The company's stringent safety protocols outrule any shortcuts that employees may be tempted to take.
4. The board of directors outruled the proposal for expansion due to financial constraints.
5. The team captain has the authority to outrule any decisions made by individual players during the game.
Origin:
The word "outrule" originated from the combination of the English prefix "out-" meaning "beyond" or "exceeding," and the verb "rule" meaning "to govern" or "to exercise authority." It first appeared in the mid-16th century, combining the notion of surpassing or overriding existing rules or principles.
Synonyms:
Override, overrule, supersede, dominate, prevail, control, govern, command, dictate, regulate.
Antonyms:
Obey, conform, follow, submit.
Note:
The term may also be used in a figurative sense to describe an individual or a group of people who dominate or overshadow others in a particular field or area of expertise, e.g. "The reigning champion continues to outrule the competition in the sport."
