Overtry
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overtry is a verb meaning (transitive) To spend too much time or resources in trying (a legal case).
Meaning
(transitive) To spend too much time or resources in trying (a legal case).
Example Sentences
“It would appear to me that the case is being overtried by the district attorney’s office,” said Benjamin Brafman, a criminal defense lawyer and former prosecutor.
Word Forms
- overtries
- overtrying
- overtried
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overstrive, overtempt, overpursue, overdo, overprosecute, overuse.
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