overstepping
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Seven police officers were suspended and are under disciplinary investigation for overstepping their authority.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
The more important conversation is how to hold individual bad actors accountable so that law enforcement can use new technology to keep us safe without overstepping proper limits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
I want to teach my young relative good money habits without overstepping the parents’ authority.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026
The company has ignored commission demands that it cease work and has filed suit against the commission, accusing it of overstepping its authority.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2025
“I may be overstepping myself a little,” I said as I held out my hand for him to shake.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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