Overbroad

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Too broad.
"Schmidt is arguing that the outright ban on selling and distributing raw milk is "overbroad legislation.""

Synonyms

overseas astray out of doors outside widely abashed

Example

"Schmidt is arguing that the outright ban on selling and distributing raw milk is "overbroad legislation.""

Etymology

From over- + broad.

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