Usually means: To reject or reverse a decision.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (
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American English Definition British English Definition
verb:  (transitive) To rule over; to govern or determine by superior authority.
verb:  (transitive) To rule or determine in a contrary way; to decide against; to abrogate or alter.
verb:  (transitive) To nullify a previous ruling by a higher power.
verb:  (transitive, law) To dismiss or throw out (a protest or objection) at a court.

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