Overenforcement
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Excessive enforcement (of a law, statute, etc.). uncountable
"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."
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More examples"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."
Etymology
From over- + enforcement.
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