overstep

The positive influence has overstepped the boundaries of the district.
L'influence positive a dépassé les frontières du quartier.
The European Commission, as I said, has overstepped the mark.
Comme je l'ai dit, la Commission européenne a dépassé les bornes.
This time, the queen has overstepped.
Cette fois si, la reine est allée trop loin.
When it comes to the package on the Rules of Procedure and their adaptation to the Lisbon Treaty, I do wonder whether he has overstepped the mark.
En ce qui concerne le paquet sur le règlement et son adaptation au traité de Lisbonne, je me demande vraiment s'il a dépassé les bornes.
If you feel that your municipality has overstepped its powers or made a decision that conflicts with the applicable rules, you have the right to appeal against the decision to the County Administrative Court (länsrätten).
Si vous estimez que votre commune a abusé de ses prérogatives ou pris une décision à l’encontre des règles en vigueur, vous avez le droit, en tant que résident, d’introduire un recours auprès du tribunal administratif départemental.
I am voting for the Goulard report on the effective enforcement of budgetary surveillance, although I acknowledge that the rapporteur has overstepped her remit in a number of areas, which will make it very difficult to reach an understanding with the Council.
Je vote en faveur du rapport Goulard sur la mise en œuvre efficace de la surveillance budgétaire tout en faisant remarquer que la rapporteure a outrepassé ses attributions dans un certain nombre de domaines, ce qui rendra très compliqué un accord avec le Conseil.
Critics of the president say he has overstepped his authority.
Les détracteurs du président affirment qu'il a outrepassé ses pouvoirs.
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