Definitions

1. verb

to exercise control or authority over (an action or decision) so as to cancel or supersede it

“The new policy overrode the existing one, affecting thousands of employees.”

2. verb

to bring a higher authority or rule into play, so as to cancel or supersede a previous one

“The court overrode the lower court’s decision and issued a new ruling.”

3. verb

to make something happen or be true, often unexpectedly or suddenly

“The new technology overrode the existing security measures, leaving the system vulnerable.”

4. noun

an act of exercising control or authority over (an action or decision) so as to cancel or supersede it

“The company’s decision to overrode the union’s proposal caused a significant backlash.”