Overridigitet

Overridigitet is a rarely used noun found in some Scandinavian-language texts to denote the quality or state of being overridable, that is, capable of being overridden or superseded by another rule, decision, or action. It is not a standard term in major dictionaries, and its precise meaning can vary by context. The word appears to be formed from the verb override (to supersede) plus a noun-forming suffix typical in Norwegian and Danish, yielding an abstract-noun sense.

In usage, overrides can occur across multiple domains. In software engineering, the closest concept is overridability or the overridable nature of methods in object-oriented programming, describing whether a subclass may provide a new implementation. In law, policy analysis, or organizational governance, overridability can refer to whether a higher-norm or higher-priority rule can override a lower one, often under defined conditions. As such, overridigitet can be viewed as a cross-domain label for a general capacity to supersede, rather than a precisely defined technical term.

Because spelling and terminology vary by language, readers may encounter overridighet, overridelighet, or overridability depending on the source. In English-language contexts, overridability or overridable are generally the clearer, more widely used terms. When the concept is encountered, it is advisable to specify the domain and the exact mechanism by which overriding is permitted to avoid ambiguity.