— overcapitalization , n.
/oh'veuhr kap"i tl uyz'/ , v.t., overcapitalized, overcapitalizing .
1. to fix the total amount of securities of a corporation in excess of the limits set by law or by sound financial policy.
2. to overestimate the capital value (of a business property or enterprise).
3. to provide an excessive amount of capital for (a business enterprise).
Also, esp. Brit., overcapitalise .
[ 1885-90; OVER- + CAPITALIZE ]