Negate and Overrule

Negate

Negate verb - To put an end to by formal action.
Usage example: Prohibition was established by the 18th amendment to the U.S. Constitution, only to be negated by the 21st amendment 13 years later

Overrule is a synonym for negate in undo topic. In some cases you can use "Overrule" instead a verb "Negate", when it comes to topics like annul.

Overrule

Overrule verb - Rule against.

Negate is a synonym for overrule in annul topic. You can use "Negate" instead a verb "Overrule", if it concerns topics such as repeal, countermand.

Nearby Word: overruling

Common collocations

power negate power overrule power
need negate need overrule need
reason negate reason overrule reason
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