overstep
verb (used with object)
to go beyond; exceed.
have overstepped
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present perfectof overstep.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Ali was found to have overstepped and Root was reprieved on 23.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Schools are likely within their rights to suspend those who have overstepped their free speech rights, either by threatening public safety or violating campus conduct codes, some legal experts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2024
"I would contend that you have overstepped your boundaries and your half-billion dollar budget is being wasted."
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2023
Hun Manet is the joint chief of staff and deputy commander for the country’s armed forces, and signing such an agreement appeared to have overstepped the bounds of his position.
From Reuters ● Feb. 12, 2023
Hence it plainly appears that, whatever may hereafter be known on the subject, we can scarcely to the present time be said to have overstepped the threshold.
From Thoughts on Man, His Nature, Productions and Discoveries Interspersed with Some Particulars Respecting the Author by William Godwin
