overbroad

American

[oh-ver-brawd] / ˌoʊ vərˈbrɔd /

adjective

too broad, general, or far-reaching; lacking specificity in application or wording.

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overbroad

It also described Uefa's filing as "farcically overbroad" saying "districts faced with similar requests have outright rejected such applications".

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

“We review all legal demands for legal validity, and we push back against those that are overbroad, including objecting to some entirely.”

From Salon ● Mar. 12, 2026

Mr. Galston is correct that Congress could revise many overbroad statutes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2025

Focus means that you focus on the highest-risk people and places, and you don’t have overbroad, generalized solutions.

From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2025

The Constitution gives significant protection from overbroad laws that chill speech within the First Amendment's vast and privileged sphere.

From Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Ruling by United States District Court For The Eastern District Of Pennsylvania

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