1. governing or controlling excessively; exercising too much authority or regulation
Usage: present participle of 'overgovern'

1. the act or practice of governing or controlling excessively
Usage: gerund form; often used in political or organizational contexts

Examples

• The principal was criticized for overgoverning the school with too many strict rules.
• Overgoverning the economy can stifle business growth and innovation.
• Parents risk overgoverning their children's lives, limiting their independence.
• The committee accused the board of overgoverning minor decisions that should be delegated.
• Overgoverning often leads to resentment among those being controlled.
• The new policy represented a shift away from overgoverning toward more autonomy.