"overjust" meaning in English

See overjust in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more overjust [comparative], most overjust [superlative]
Etymology: over- + just Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|just}} over- + just Head templates: {{en-adj}} overjust (comparative more overjust, superlative most overjust)
  1. Too zealous in the pursuit of justice. Synonyms: over-just
    Sense id: en-overjust-en-adj-qZG9F0ku Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with over-

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