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What is another word for overriding?

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Adjective
Superseding others in importance or status
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“The overriding impression is one of mayhem, machismo, bluster and braggadocio.”
Adjective
Denoting a high degree of seriousness
Adjective
Appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or unwise
Noun
The act of abrogating
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The action of suppressing or putting an end to an activity
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Verb
Present participle for to use one's authority to reject or cancel (a decision, view, etc.)
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“The Immigration Minister is pondering whether to use his power to override a Federal Court ruling over the tennis star's visa.”
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Present participle for to disregard or pay no attention to (something)
“As his manager, you now have the discretion to override his decisions.”
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Present participle for to supersede or be more important than
“New ties and responsibilities override kinship and sisterhood.”
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Present participle for to cancel out or compensate for
“Hyperarousal may override any excess daytime sleepiness experienced by reduced nocturnal sleep.”
Verb
Present participle for to take over the place, position, or role of
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Present participle for to outdo or beat someone in a contest
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Present participle for to have or exert control or power
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Present participle for to (verbally) attack repeatedly
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Present participle for to be victorious over
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Present participle for to prohibit the participation, consideration, or inclusion of
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