Abrogate vs. Overrule

Abrogate vs. Overrule — Is There a Difference?
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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.
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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