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Overriding

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Definition

Overriding means having more importance or power than other things and therefore taking priority or precedence over them.

Synonyms & similar words

predominant override reverse preponderating predominate overrule preponderant overturn paramount overthrow dominant prevailing supreme paramount predominant chief principal major fundamental crucial essential vital key critical decisive important necessary compelling urgent imperative

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