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overstep
[ oh-ver-step ]
verb (used with object)
- to go beyond; exceed:
to overstep one's authority.
overstep
/ ˌəʊəˈɛ /
verb
- tr to go beyond (a certain or proper limit)
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
Political opponents and government watchdogs have criticised Doge for acting without transparency and spreading misinformation about government spending - and accuse Musk of overstepping his authority as an unelected official.
Despite some low-level trash talk, neither boxer overstepped the line during media events.
Rather than adapting her impressions, Lewis is steadfast in her belief that "to make comedy funny, unfortunately you have to overstep the mark."
But the Trump administration says it is Judge Xinis who is overstepping her powers as a federal judge by meddling in the executive branch's ability to conduct foreign policy.
The decision marks a significant escalation in the showdown between coastal authorities and Sable officials, who claim the commission has overstepped its authority.
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