Abrogate vs. Overrule
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Difference Between Abrogate and Overrule
Abrogateverb
(transitive) To annul by an authoritative act; to abolish by the authority of the maker or her or his successor; to repeal; — applied to the repeal of laws, decrees, ordinances, the abolition of customs, etc.
Overruleverb
(transitive) To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
Abrogateverb
(transitive) To put an end to; to do away with.
Overruleverb
(transitive) To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
Abrogateverb
To block a process or function.
Overruleverb
(transitive) To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire.ADVERTISEMENT
Abrogateadjective
(archaic) Abrogated; abolished.
Overruleverb
To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.
Abrogateverb
revoke formally
Overruleverb
rule against;
The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill
