👉 Overlegislated is a legal term used in the United States to describe an act or action that exceeds the amount required to be paid or made available under a contract. This can occur when an individual or organization has not complied with their obligations as specified by the agreement, and therefore, they have overcharged others for services provided. The term originated in the 19th century, during the era of the "agreement clause," which allowed parties to negotiate prices and terms of service without explicitly