Overruler

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˈɹuɫɝ/

Overruler (noun)

  1. A person or body that cancels a previous decision by using higher authority.
  2. Someone with power to stop another person’s decision or rule from being used.

Examples

  • The overruler cancels the court decision.
  • A higher court acts as an overruler for the decision.