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Excess

excess
n. & adj. --n. 1 the state or an instance of exceeding. 2 the amount by which one quantity or number exceeds another. 3 exceeding of a proper or permitted limit. 4 a the overstepping of the accepted limits of moderation, esp. intemperance in eating or drinking. b (in pl.) outrageous or immoderate behaviour. 5 an extreme or improper degree or extent (an excess of cruelty). 6 part of an insurance claim to be paid by the insured, esp. by prior agreement. --attrib.adj. usu. 1 that exceeds a limited or prescribed amount (excess weight). 2 required as extra payment (excess postage). Phrases and idioms excess baggage (or luggage) that exceeding a weight allowance and liable to an extra charge. in (or to) excess exceeding the proper amount or degree. in excess of more than; exceeding. Etymology: ME f. OF exces f. L excessus (as EXCEED)
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  I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French or Late Latin; Anglo-French exces, from Late Latin ~us, from Latin, departure, projection, from excedere to exceed Date: 14th century 1. the state or an instance of surpassing usual, proper, or specified limits ; superfluity, the amount or degree by which one thing or quantity exceeds another , undue or immoderate indulgence ; intemperance, II. adjective Date: 15th century more than the usual, proper, or specified amount, III. transitive verb Date: 1971 to eliminate the position of ...
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