Definition: Overpenalization is a legal concept in which a state or government attempts to punish individuals for their actions by imposing harsher penalties than those that are considered appropriate and proportionate to the crime committed. This can be seen as a form of punishment, particularly when it is used to deter others from committing similar offenses. The term "overpenalization" refers to any action taken by a government or legal system that excessively punishes individuals for their actions, often in violation of the principle of proportion
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