noun
- the act of going beyond proper or acceptable boundaries or limits
Usage: gerund form
verb
- present participle of overstep; going beyond proper or acceptable limits
Usage: present participle form
Examples
- The manager was overstepping his authority by making hiring decisions without approval.
- She accused him of overstepping boundaries in their professional relationship.
- The government’s overstepping of constitutional limits sparked public outrage.
- His constant overstepping of company policies led to his dismissal.
- The teacher warned against overstepping the rules during the field trip.
- The overstepping of personal space made everyone uncomfortable.
- They were overstepping their jurisdiction by investigating the case.