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Overstep

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈstep/Volume
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Authority LimitsPlay
Refers to exceeding limitations in roles, especially position or power-related decisions. SlideThe committee chairperson overstepped by changing the rules without consulting members.
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Implicit PermissionPlay
Implies going beyond unsaid boundaries of what’s implicitly permitted or understood in a situation. SlideBy criticizing the manager in public, he overstepped unspoken workplace norms.
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Behavioral ExcessPlay
Used when someone’s actions or behavior go too far in a social or interpersonal context. SlideShe overstepped by reprimanding someone else’s child at the park.
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