overstep

IPA: ˈoʊvɝstɛp

A gait in which the hind foot touches ground in front of where the front foot touches the ground.
A movement in which one oversteps.

(transitive) To go too far beyond (a limit); especially, to cross boundaries or exceed norms or conventions.
To take a step in which the foot touches ground too far forward.
To move with a gait such that the hind foot touches the ground forward of the point where the front foot touches the ground.

Examples of "overstep" in Sentences

AZ didn't "overstep" their authority, they amended it.
I think grandparents can kind of overstep their boundaries.
"Government shouldn't be raising kids, and we kind of overstep our bounds a lot of the time.
Wide boys and chancers are opportunists who might well overstep slightly the boundaries of the law in order to get the best deal.
The terms overstep a resolution passed by the Bundestag limiting how far she could go in committing Germany to any form of transfer union or pooling of debts.
When I saw a Negro walking down the street I knew what it was like to have people look at you, watch what you're doing, watch close if you 'overstep' the line.
Although Beck has freedom of speech, there is the possibility that one day he will overstep the line between free speech and commit incitement to riot or a crime.
Ms. Bysiewicz ordered polls to stay open—which some called an overstep of her authority—and called the election for Mr. Malloy, a fellow Democrat, before all the votes were tallied.
A group of private high profile business citizens to advise the government, and make sure the government does not "overstep" their boundaries, and redistribute money to unworthy areas, groups, causes, etc.
They say Congress is authorized to regulate behavior to protect public safety or welfare, but federal lawmakers overstep the constitutional limits of their power when they begin ordering Americans to purchase certain products.