overstep

Example Sentences

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Last year, the justices issued temporary orders to block several of his initiatives, but Friday’s ruling is the first to hold that the president overstepped his legal authority.

From Los Angeles Times

“Local law enforcement must not be complicit through silence or inaction when federal agents overstep legal and ethical boundaries,” Duarte said.

From Los Angeles Times

While offside against Haaland was technically correct in law, it was an overstep by the VAR.

From BBC

Politicians have always overstepped boundaries and bent rules.

From Salon

I want to teach my young relative good money habits without overstepping the parents’ authority.

From MarketWatch