interrule

/ɪntəˈruːl/

Definitions

1. noun

a law or provision that temporarily suspends or modifies another law or rule, especially during a period of war or national emergency.

“The government passed an interrule to extend the state of emergency for another six months.”

2. verb

to suspend or modify a law or rule temporarily.

“The government has decided to interrule the existing laws to accommodate the new circumstances.”

Synonyms

  • exception
  • exemption

Antonyms

  • enactment
  • legislation