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Topic: Law

overclaim

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌkleɪm/

KK: /oʊvərˈkleɪm/

verb

Definition: To make a claim that is greater than what is true or reasonable.

Example: The company was accused of trying to overclaim the benefits of their new product.

overclaimed

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌkleɪmd/

KK: /oʊvərˈkleɪmd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been claimed or asserted to a degree that is considered too much or exaggerated.

Example: The company's overclaimed benefits led to customer dissatisfaction.

verb

Definition: To have claimed something excessively or beyond what is true or reasonable.

Example: The company overclaimed the benefits of their new product in their advertisements.

overissuance

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɪʃəns/

KK: /oʊvərˈɪʃəns/

noun

Definition: The act of issuing something, such as documents or currency, in excessive amounts beyond what is necessary or appropriate.

Example: The overissuance of bonds led to a decrease in their value.

overlet

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌlɛt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌlɛt/

transitive verb

Definition: To rent out a property too frequently or to too many different tenants.

Example: The landlord decided to overlet the apartment, which caused problems with the tenants.

overrank

IPA: /ˈoʊvəræŋk/

KK: /ˈoʊvəræŋk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is excessively rich or lush, often to the point of being overwhelming or unmanageable.

Example: The overrank vegetation made it difficult to walk through the garden.

overreach

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

KK: /oʊvərˈriːtʃ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go beyond what is reasonable or acceptable, often in an attempt to achieve something.

Example: He tends to overreach when trying to impress his boss.

transitive verb

Definition: To go beyond what is reasonable or acceptable, often by trying to achieve too much or by making excessive efforts.

Example: The company overreached in its attempt to expand too quickly, leading to financial difficulties.

overregulate

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

KK: /oʊvərˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To impose too many rules and regulations on something, making it difficult to operate or function properly.

Example: The government decided not to overregulate the new technology companies.

overregulation

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪʃən/

KK: /oʊvərˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of creating too many rules and regulations, which can make it difficult for people or businesses to operate effectively.

Example: Many businesses struggle due to overregulation, which limits their ability to innovate.

overreport

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrɪpɔrt/

KK: /oʊvərˈrɪpɔrt/

verb

Definition: To give more information than necessary or to report something more frequently than is required.

Example: The researchers were criticized for overreporting their findings in the study.

overriding

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: More important than anything else; having the highest priority.

Example: The overriding goal of the project is to improve community health.

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