Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overriding
adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/
Definition
The act of taking precedence over something, often used to indicate that one decision or action is more important than another.
Examples
- The manager decided to implement an overriding policy that affected all departments.
- His overriding concern was for the safety of the passengers.
- In this case, the laws of nature had an overriding influence on the outcome of the experiment.
Meaning
Overriding commonly refers to situations where something has the authority to change or control other decisions or outcomes.
Synonyms
- dominant
- paramount
- supreme
- preeminent
- controlling
