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 mission directors then sued Unilever for overstepping its rights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
I want to teach my young relative good money habits without overstepping the parents’ authority.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026
Representatives for the creators of “South Park” have accused him of overstepping his authority and meddling with a protracted negotiation over their overall deal and streaming rights to the long-running cartoon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 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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