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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