overbounded
/ˌəʊvəˈbaʊndɪd/Geography
adjective
Having a boundary that is larger than appropriate, or larger than the minimum necessary to enclose a specified area, category, etc.; (especially of an urban area) having a formal or administrative boundary that includes suburban, rural, or undeveloped land.
Origin
1950s. From over- + bounded. Compare slightly later overbound.
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