1. subjected to excessive or oppressive government control or regulation
Usage: often used in political or social criticism

Examples

• The overgoverned state imposed restrictions on nearly every aspect of daily life.
• Critics argued that the overgoverned bureaucracy stifled innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Citizens felt overgoverned by the constant stream of new regulations and compliance requirements.
• The overgoverned region struggled to attract businesses due to excessive red tape.
• Some economists believe that overgoverned markets cannot respond efficiently to consumer demand.