1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Overrule.

2. (a.) Exerting controlling power; as, an overruling Providence.

absolute absolutist absolutistic all-absorbing arbitrary arch aristocratic arrogant authoritarian authoritative autocratic banner bossy capital cardinal central champion chief controlling crowning despotic dictatorial dominant domineering feudal first focal foremost great grinding headmost hegemonic high-handed highest imperative imperial imperious leading lordly magisterial magistral main master masterful monocratic oppressive overbearing overriding paramount peremptory pivotal predominant preeminent premier preponderant prevailing primal primary prime principal ranking repressive ruling severe sovereign star stellar strict supereminent suppressive supreme topflight topmost tyrannical tyrannous uppermost