ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Overpenalization

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Overpenalization is a noun meaning (law) The process of administering excessive punishment, especially in response to crime.

Meaning

(law) The process of administering excessive punishment, especially in response to crime.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overpunishment, overprosecution, overenforcement, overcriminalization, overlegalization, overseverity.

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