Overrule
/ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈɹuːl/
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:14 pts8 letters
Definition of Overrule
verb
- To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
- To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
- To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
"The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire."
- To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.
Anagrams of Overrule
Letter Values
o1
v4
e1
r1
r1
u1
l1
e1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Overrule
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Overrule"
Overrule is a 8-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Overrule" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "overrule" is a medium-scoring word.