The difference between Abrogate and Overrule
When used as verbs, abrogate means to annul by an authoritative act, whereas overrule means to rule over.
Abrogate is also adjective with the meaning: abrogated.
check bellow for the other definitions of Abrogate and Overrule
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Abrogate as a verb (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.
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Abrogate as a verb (transitive):
To put an end to; to do away with.
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Abrogate as a verb (molecular biology, transitive):
To block a process or function.
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Abrogate as an adjective (archaic):
Abrogated; abolished.
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Overrule as a verb (transitive):
To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
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Overrule as a verb (transitive):
To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
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Overrule as a verb (transitive):
To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
Examples:
"The line judge signalled the ball was in, but this was overruled by the umpire."
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Overrule as a verb (transitive, legal):
To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.
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Compare with synonyms and related words:
- abolish vs abrogate
- abrogate vs annul
- abrogate vs countermand
- abrogate vs invalidate
- abrogate vs nullify
- abrogate vs overrule
- abrogate vs overturn
- abrogate vs quash
- abrogate vs repeal
- abrogate vs rescind
- abrogate vs retract
- abrogate vs reverse
- abrogate vs revoke
- abrogate vs set aside
- abrogate vs supersede
- abrogate vs suspend
- abrogate vs undo
- abrogate vs veto
- abrogate vs void
- abrogate vs waive
- abrogate vs withdraw
- abjure vs abrogate
- abrogate vs annihilate
- abrogate vs cancel
- abrogate vs dissolve
- abrogate vs do away with
- abrogate vs end
- abrogate vs obliterate
- abrogate vs obviate
- abrogate vs recant
- abrogate vs subvert
- abrogate vs terminate
- abrogate vs vitiate
- abrogate vs wipe out