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overriding

[ oh-ver-rahy-ding ]

adjective

  1. taking precedence over all other considerations.


overriding

/ ˌəʊəˈɪɪŋ /

adjective

  1. taking precedence
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of overriding1

First recorded in 1820–30; override + -ing 2
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The overriding message of Tuchel's address, though, was one of triumph and history.

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