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Webster 1913 Edition
Overruling
Oˊver-rul′ing
,Adj.
Exerting controlling power;
– as, an
. overruling
ProvidenceOˊver-rul′ing-ly
, adv.
Webster 1828 Edition
Overruling
OVERRU'LING
, pp.1.
Controlling; subjecting to authority.2.
a. Exerting superior and controlling power; as an overruling Providence.