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Noun
S:
(n)
override
(a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device)
S:
(n)
nullification
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override
(the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something)
Verb
S:
(v)
overrule
,
overturn
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override
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overthrow
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reverse
(rule against)
"The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill"
S:
(v)
override
(prevail over)
"health considerations override financial concerns"
S:
(v)
override
(counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle))
S:
(v)
override
(ride (a horse) too hard)