overrider
Chrome bumper extension
An overrider is a person or thing that overrides—supersedes, takes precedence over, or sets aside something else.
In law and policy, an overrider may be a provision that trumps other rules.
In automotive contexts, overriders are metal bars extending from bumpers to prevent vehicles from interlocking in collisions.
The safety committee acted as the final overrider on disputed protocols.
Route that skirts obstacles
- circumventAvoid by going around
- annulDeclare legally void
- invalidateMake null or void
- countermandRevoke a prior order
supersede · overturn · revoke · nullify · cancel · rescind · quash · abrogate
Official refusal to approve
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- supremacyHighest rank or power
- commandAuthoritative instruction given
governance · power · rule · arbiter · decision-maker · executive · enforcement · legislation
bypass
Route that skirts obstacles
- circumventAvoid by going around
- annulDeclare legally void
- invalidateMake null or void
countermand · supersede · overturn · revoke · nullify · cancel · rescind · quash · abrogate · negate
veto
Official refusal to approve
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- supremacyHighest rank or power
command · governance · power · rule · arbiter · decision-maker · executive · enforcement · legislation · policy-making
rear-guard
Detachment protecting retreating troops
overriderfollower
One who supports another
complier · accepter · deferrer · subordinate · conformist
overriderdefault
Preset standard option
baseline · subordinate · overridden · fallback · standard
- veto overrideReversing an executive's block
- override switchManual control that supersedes automation