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overrule in Finnish

overrule in Finnish is hallita, hylätä, kumota — overrule means to reject or reverse a decision using higher authority.

overrule in Finnish

hallita
verb
(transitive) To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
hylätä
verb
kumota
verb
(transitive) To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
mitätöidä
verb
(transitive) To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.

What does "overrule" mean?

  1. verb To reject or reverse a decision using higher authority.
    "The appeals court overruled the earlier verdict."
  2. verb To reject an objection during a court proceeding.
    "The judge overruled the defence's objection."
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overrule in a sentence

  • The appeals court overruled the earlier verdict.
  • The judge overruled the defence's objection.

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What is "overrule" in Finnish?

"overrule" in Finnish is hallita, hylätä, kumota. overrule means: To reject or reverse a decision using higher authority.

How do you use "overrule" in a sentence?

Example: "The appeals court overruled the earlier verdict." In Finnish, "overrule" is hallita, hylätä, kumota.

Are there other ways to say "overrule" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "overrule": hallita, hylätä, kumota, mitätöidä.

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