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override

verb as in supersede

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Congress can also pass a law to override the executive order, but a president still has a veto over that law, the Constitution Center explained, external.

From BBC

“Pro-abortion activists know they cannot win through the legislatures, so they have turned to state courts to override state laws,” Pritchard said.

From Salon

But I think Mexico is the overriding concern for the United States, at least economically, and with regards to China.

It would override the current discretion afforded to federal officials to prioritize the detention of people with violent criminal records.

"There is a real shortage of donors," said Claire, explaining families often override their relative's decision to donate.

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