outsiderule

verb

UK /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd ruːl/

US /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd ruːl/

To make a rule that stops another rule from working.

The new law outsiderules the old parking ban.

SYNONYMS

override overrule supersede cancel displace

RELATED WORDS

exception exemption precedence preempt nullify

OTHER MEANINGS

2. To win against a rule or decision by using a higher authority.

The judge outsideruled the earlier decision.

3. To take the place of a rule and make it no longer valid.

This special permission outsiderules the usual sign-in requirement.

4. To set aside a rule in a particular case.

The teacher outsideruled the homework policy for the sick student.