Overenforcement
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overenforcement is a noun meaning Excessive enforcement (of a law, statute, etc.).
Meaning
Excessive enforcement (of a law, statute, etc.).
Example Sentences
The application of substantive canons typically overenforces the Constitution. But because overenforcement in the context of statutory interpretation clips congressional prerogatives much less than overenforcement in the context of judicial review, the application of substantive canons is not in direct conflict with the limitations upon judicial review.
Antonyms for overenforcement
Common opposites include underenforcement.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overpenalization, overregulation, overprosecution, overpunishment, overlegalization, overforce.
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