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overbroad

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈbrɔːd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈbrɔd/

Translations

overbroadadjective
more overbroad
Comp.
most overbroad
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈbrɔːd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈbrɔd/
trop largeSurtout pour une portée, une règle ou une interprétation trop étendue.
The overbroad policy led to confusion among employees about what was actually required.
La politique trop large a semé la confusion parmi les employés quant à ce qui était réellement exigé.
Additional translations
trop généralQuand une formulation ou une définition manque de précision.
Synonyms
excessive
vague
general
wide-ranging
too broad

Definitions

overbroadadjective
Exceeding the necessary or intended scope; too general or not specific enough.
The overbroad policy led to confusion among employees about what was actually required.
(Law) Prohibiting or restricting more speech or conduct than is constitutionally permissible; excessively broad in legal scope.
The statute was ruled unconstitutionally overbroad because it curtailed protected speech.
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