What is an obliterative overlap?

Definition
	An obliterative overlap is an overlap that is intended to blot out some portion of the speech of another participant.

Generic
	An obliterative overlap is a kind of
	What is overlap?

Source
	Moerman 1988 21–22

Concept module: obliterative overlap
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