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Supersede vs Overrule - What's the difference?

supersede | overrule |

Overrule is a synonym of supersede.



In transitive terms the difference between supersede and overrule

is that supersede is displace in favour of another while overrule is to nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.

As a noun supersede

is an updated newsgroup post that supersedes an earlier version.

supersede

English

Verb

  • Set (something) aside.
  • Take the place of.
    • No one could supersede his sister.
  • Displace in favour of another.
    • Modern US culture has superseded the native forms.

    Usage notes

    (term) is the only English word ending in (term). Similar words include four ending in (term), and several ending in (term) (apart from seed). Because of this, supercede is a common misspelling of this word.

    Synonyms

    * (take the place of) replace, supplant, usurp

    See also

    * supercede and superseed (common misspellings) * supersedure * supersession

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (Internet) An updated newsgroup post that supersedes an earlier version.
    • Rogue cancels and supersedes are being issued on a large scale against posters.

    References

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    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.