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overstep
verb over·step \ˌō-vər-ˈstep\
: to go beyond what is proper or allowed by (something)
Full Definition of OVERSTEP
transitive verb
: exceed, transgress
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First Known Use of OVERSTEP
before 12th century
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overstep
verb over·step \ˌō-vər-ˈstep\
over·steppedover·step·ping
Definition of OVERSTEP for Kids
: to step over or beyond : exceed <She overstepped her authority.>
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