as in veto
the doing away with something by formal action
Citizens are advocating for a congressional override of the president's proposal.
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to make (something) no longer valid
Don't let the anticipatory anxiety override your excitement about starting grad school. Upper management reserves the right to override any decisions made by supervisors.
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Recent Examples of override
Devan Patel, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Even more budget cuts could come next school year if Jefferson County voters don’t approve a $15 million mill-levy override that district officials expect to put on the ballot in November 2026 in hopes of increasing revenue by raising property taxes.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
But offering it to them seemed to override the city’s land-review process yet again.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 2 Jan. 2026
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For example, Sacramento has a historic override that allows consideration of the general plan and community goals.
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But the decision not to override these vetoes would be dangerous.
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To become Florida law, bills need to survive committee hearings, pass votes in the House and Senate and avoid the governor’s veto pen.—
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Congress attempted to rein in that authority after the Vietnam War with the War Powers Resolution, passed over Republican President Richard Nixon’s veto.—
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Dugan was suspended by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in April, but continued to collect her roughly $175,000 annual salary while awaiting trial.—
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However, since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, several reactors have been suspended or are awaiting restart approvals.—
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Homeland Security officials said the pair attempted to run over immigration officers with their car and say both are involved with gang Tren de Aragua.—
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After leading 43-40 at the half, the Tommies opened up a double-digit lead with a 10-2 run over a five-minute span late in the second half to take the 11-point win.—
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Health care and business groups oppose a repeal.—
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Another prospect is that not all of the cuts materialize — say, the trash fee repeal doesn’t happen — or the field of tax increases thins out, making those that remain more palatable to voters.—
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Former North Crowley standout Ka’Morreun Pimpton also withdrew his name from the portal Sunday.—
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) withdrew its troops last week following a deadline from Saudi Arabia.—
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Johnson understands what this week signifies — with this playoff stage providing the opportunity to stamp greater legitimacy on the season.—
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More than 1,000 robots work alongside almost 1,500 humans, hoisting, stamping and welding in robotic unison.—
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That band faces a similar situation as Mariachi Joya Azteca, with at least two major events canceled in 2025.—
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The Anker 737 Power Bank keeps multiple devices running and charging, from your phone to your noise-canceling headphones, without weighing down your bag.—
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On Wednesday, the Minnesota Supreme Court overruled the lower courts, reopening the case by sending it back to the district court to reinstate the wage-theft claims for further proceedings.—
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Under the Constitution, elections are to be held in 30 days, though martial law could overrule.—
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“Override.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/override. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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