Method overriding in Java allows a subclass to provide its own implementation of a method defined in the superclass, enhancing customization and flexibility of inherited behavior.
Private methods in Java are not inherited by subclasses, thus they cannot be overridden. A method with the same name in a subclass is treated as a new method.
The methods in a subclass overriding those in the superclass must have the same name, return type, and parameters, ensuring consistent behavior across the class hierarchy.
Java enforces access control so that overridden methods cannot be less accessible than the methods defined in the superclass, maintaining the intended encapsulation.
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