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Overrule vs Recind - What's the difference?

overrule | recind |

As verbs the difference between overrule and recind

is that overrule is to rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority while recind is .

overrule

English

Verb

(en-verb)
  • To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
  • # To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
  • * Clarendon
  • His passion and animosity overruled his conscience.
  • To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
  • The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire.
  • (legal) To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.
  • 1. to rule against or disallow the arguments of (a person): The senator was overruled by the committee chairman. 2. to rule or decide against (a plea, argument, etc.); reject: to overrule an objection. 3. to prevail over so as to change the purpose or action: a delay that overruled our plans. 4. to exercise control or influence over: belief in a beneficent deity that overrules the universe.

    recind

    English

    Verb

    to recind