<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>overruled, overruling: to rule against or disallow the arguments of (a person): The senator was overruled by the committee chairman.</li><li>to rule or decide against (a plea, argument, etc.); reject: to overrule an objection.</li><li>to prevail over so as to change the purpose or action: a delay that overruled our plans.</li><li>to exercise control or influence over: belief in a beneficent deity that overrules the universe.</li></ul>