Meaning & use
overridden
Used one's authority to disregard, cancel, or take precedence over a decision, rule, or system.
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The veto was overridden after two-thirds of Congress voted against it.
Her objection was overridden, and the meeting proceeded as originally planned.
A note on using this word
Overridden is the past participle of 'override', often used with 'be' in passive constructions.
Words with a similar meaning
overruledsuperseded
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