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overbreadth Law Definition

adj

A term used to describe a statute that prohibits certain behavior, but in so doing also restricts or inhibits behavior that is constitutionally guaranteed. See also chilling effect.

Browse dictionary entries near overbreadth

  1. ‹ overbought
  2. ‹ overbook
  3. ‹ overboard
  4. ‹ overblown
  5. ‹ overblow
  6. ‹ overblouse
  7. ‹ overbite
  8. ‹ overbill
  9. ‹ overbid
  10. ‹ overbearing
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  4. overbuy ›
  5. overcall ›
  6. overcapacity ›
  7. overcapitalize ›
  8. overcast ›
  9. overcharge ›
  10. overclothes ›