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overriding

[ oh-ver-rahy-ding ]

adjective

  1. taking precedence over all other considerations.


overriding

/ ˌəʊəˈɪɪŋ /

adjective

  1. taking precedence
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of overriding1

First recorded in 1820–30; override + -ing 2
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Example Sentences

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The focus of these hearings is to aid the judges in answering the question posed by the UN General Assembly, specifically whether Israel acted unlawfully in overriding the immunities and privileges of a UN body.

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Going back decades, President Donald Trump has publicly declared that his one overriding philosophy of life was the necessity of getting revenge on anyone he believes has wronged him.

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Some surprises are evident, but the overriding theme as usual is up, UP, UP!

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The overriding message of Tuchel's address, though, was one of triumph and history.

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Scottish ministers controversially granted planning permission for the course, overriding local councillors who denied the application.

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