overenforcement

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ enforcement.

Noun

overenforcement (uncountable)

1. Excessive enforcement (of a law, statute, etc.).
   • 2010, Amy Coney Barrett, “SUBSTANTIVE CANONS AND FAITHFUL AGENCY”, in Boston University Law Review‎^[1], volume 90, number 109, page 176:

     The application of substantive canons typically overenforces the Constitution. But because overenforcement in the context of statutory interpretation clips congressional prerogatives much less than overenforcement in the context of judicial review, the application of substantive canons is not in direct conflict with the limitations upon judicial review.

Antonyms

• underenforcement

Related terms

• overenforce