The Collaborative International Dictionary
Overstep \O`ver*step"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overstepped; p.
pr. & vb. n. Overstepping.] [AS. ofersteppan.]
To step over or beyond; to transgress; as, to overstep the
bounds of propriety.
--Shak.
Wiktionary
vb. (present participle of overstep English)
WordNet
v. pass beyond (limits or boundaries) [syn: transgress, trespass]
go beyond; "She exceeded our expectations"; "She topped her performance of last year" [syn: exceed, transcend, pass, go past, top]
[also: overstepping, overstepped]
See overstep
Wikipedia
Overstepping is the 1998 debut album by avant-garde composer Eve Beglarian. The disc features sixty-four minutes of music with four different works composed between 1984 and 1995 with performers Kathleen Supové (keyboards), Margaret Lancaster (flute), and Eve Beglarian.
Usage examples of "overstepping".
In my opinion, Codep and Spacedep are grossly overstepping their authority by attempting to investigate crimes or act as a judicial body where one is suspected.
Par-Chavor-lem is greatly overstepping his lawful powers, as I hope the enclosed documents will prove to you.
The Signatory must take back with him some simple, tangible, dramatic piece of evidence to show conclusively that Par-Chavorlem is overstepping his powers here.
I hope I'm not overstepping myself here, but is everything okay between you and the CMO?
He knew he might be overstepping his bounds, but he could not let Vander have such an obvious advantage in their dealings.