How Do You Spell OVERRULING?

Pronunciation: [ˌə͡ʊvəɹˈuːlɪŋ] (IPA)

Overruling is a verb that means to exercise the power to veto, reverse or prevail over a decision made by someone else. The IPA phonetic transcription for overruling is [oh-ver-roo-ling], where the stress is on the second syllable. The word contains two syllables, with the first syllable pronounced as the diphthong /oh/ as in "no", followed by a stressed vowel /ver/ as in "her". The final syllable is pronounced as /ling/ rhyming with "thing".

OVERRULING Meaning and Definition

  1. Overruling is a concept in legal and judicial contexts that refers to the act of overturning or setting aside a previous decision, ruling, or judgment, particularly by a higher court. It is when a higher level court, such as an appellate court, exercises its authority to disregard or nullify a prior decision made by a lower court. Overruling can occur when the lower court's decision is determined to be erroneous, incorrect, or contrary to legal precedent.

    When a court overrules a decision, it essentially renders it void or of no legal effect. In doing so, the court establishes a new legal position on the matter at hand, thereby superseding the previous ruling. The power to overrule rests with higher courts, which have the ability to review and modify or invalidate lower court decisions.

    Overruling often takes place when the court concludes that a prior decision was made in error, did not adhere to legal guidelines or principles, or is no longer applicable due to changes in laws or circumstances. By overruling, the court aims to rectify or correct a legal error and promote consistency in legal interpretation and application.

    It is essential to note that overruling is distinct from a reversal. While a reversal simply means that the higher court disagrees with the lower court's decision, overruling involves the annulment of that decision and declaration of a new legal position. Overruling is an integral aspect of the legal system as it ensures the development and evolution of the law and enables courts to correct previous mistakes.

  2. Exerting superior and controlling power.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of OVERRULING

The word overruling has its roots in the Old English word orfyrlian, which can be traced back to the combination of the prefix or- (meaning out or over) and the verb fyrlian (meaning to govern or to rule). Therefore, overruling essentially means to rule or govern over or to have authority or power over.

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Conjugate verb Overruling

CONDITIONAL

I would overrule
we would overrule
you would overrule
he/she/it would overrule
they would overrule

FUTURE

I will overrule
we will overrule
you will overrule
he/she/it will overrule
they will overrule

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have overruled
we will have overruled
you will have overruled
he/she/it will have overruled
they will have overruled

PAST

I overruled
we overruled
you overruled
he/she/it overruled
they overruled

PAST PERFECT

I had overruled
we had overruled
you had overruled
he/she/it had overruled
they had overruled

PRESENT

I overrule
we overrule
you overrule
he/she/it overrules
they overrule

PRESENT PERFECT

I have overruled
we have overruled
you have overruled
he/she/it has overruled
they have overruled
I am overruling
we are overruling
you are overruling
he/she/it is overruling
they are overruling
I was overruling
we were overruling
you were overruling
he/she/it was overruling
they were overruling
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I have been overruling
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they had been overruling
I will have been overruling
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I would have overruled
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he/she/it would have overruled
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I would be overruling
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he/she/it would be overruling
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I would have been overruling
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