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n. - The act of nullifying; A manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device v. - Rule against; Travel on (a horse) too hard; Counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle).

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  • Health considerations override financial concerns
  • We don't want an override from the federal government.
  • Michael says: cboldt: – the 2/3 for a veto override is explicitly in the Constitution.
  • It is her ambition, her dream that once again override the need of people and the country, even her own party.
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