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overriding

American  
[oh-ver-rahy-ding] / ˌoʊ vərˈraɪ dɪŋ /

adjective

  1. taking precedence over all other considerations.


overriding British  
/ ˌəʊvəˈraɪdɪŋ /

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

Etymology

Origin of overriding

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

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In 2025 it enacted SB15, which provided for lot size flexibility in new residential subdivisions by overriding some minimum local lot-size requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

"The overriding priority is to rescue as many people as possible while urgently providing life-saving health care to the injured," said Ciro Ugarte, emergencies director for PAHO, the UN health agency's Americas regional branch.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

The only overriding lesson may be that there are no overriding lessons.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

It’s great because she’s not overriding another judge’s order.

From Slate May 18, 2026

There was no question of overriding her commands.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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