overbroad
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Mr. Galston is correct that Congress could revise many overbroad statutes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025
In a statement, Google called DOJ's remedies "overbroad" and said even its own counterproposals, which were filed in response to a court-mandated deadline, would come at a cost to their partners.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2024
“Whether federal or state, there must be substantial conversation and stakeholder input to ensure any bill is not overbroad and addresses the stated problem.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2023
He issued a July 7 ruling that the prosecutors' request was "not overbroad or otherwise inappropriate," but did ask U.S.
From Salon • Aug. 1, 2023
The Constitution gives significant protection from overbroad laws that chill speech within the First Amendment's vast and privileged sphere.
From Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Ruling by United States District Court For The Eastern District Of Pennsylvania
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