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Etymology of the English word overrule

the English word overrule
derived from the English word rule
derived from the Old French word riule
derived from the Classical Latin word regula (ruler, straight edge; basic principle)
using the Proto-Indo-European prefix reg- (to move in a straight line)
derived from the Old French word reule
derived from the Classical Latin word regula (ruler, straight edge; basic principle)
using the Proto-Indo-European prefix reg- (to move in a straight line)
using the English prefix over-
derived from the English word over
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *uberi
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *uper

Derivations in English

overruled, overruling

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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