to rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.-to rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter; as, god overrules the purposes of men; the chairman overruled the point of order.-to supersede, reject, annul, or rule against; as, the plea, or the decision, was overruled by the court.-to be superior or supreme in rulling or controlling; as, god rules and overrules.