overcommit
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over·com·mit

transitive verb \-kə-ˈmit\

Definition of OVERCOMMIT

: to commit excessively: as
a : to obligate (as oneself) beyond the ability for fulfillment
b : to allocate (resources) in excess of the capacity for replenishment
over·com·mit·ment \-mənt\ noun

First Known Use of OVERCOMMIT

1951

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