2a : to rule against upon review by virtue of a higher authority : set aside, reverse the appeals court overruled the trial court's decision b : to set aside as a precedent or guide did not intend to overrule prior jurisprudence in that area refused to overrule the landmark case â compare follow.
A wilderness area is a region where the land is in a natural state; where impacts from human activities are minimalâthat is, as a wilderness.t might also be called a wild or natural area. Especially in wealthier, industrialized nations, it has a specific legal meaning as well: as land where development is prohibited by law. Many nations have designated Wilderness Areas, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and the United States.
Full Definition of WILDERNESS AREA. : an often large tract of public land maintained essentially in its natural state and protected against introduction of intrusive artifacts (as roads and buildings).See wilderness area defined for English-language learners.ADVERTISEMENT.ull Definition of WILDERNESS AREA. : an often large tract of public land maintained essentially in its natural state and protected against introduction of intrusive artifacts (as roads and buildings). See wilderness area defined for English-language learners. ADVERTISEMENT.