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excessive
[ ik-ses-iv ]
adjective
- going beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree; characterized by excess:
excessive charges; excessive criticism.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms:
excessive
/ ɪˈɛɪ /
adjective
- exceeding the normal or permitted extents or limits; immoderate; inordinate
Derived Forms
- ˈԱ, noun
- ˈ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ··· adverb
- ···Ա noun
- ԴDz··· adjective
- non····Ա noun
- ܲ·-·· adjective
- ܲ··· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of excessive1
Example Sentences
“The amount of due process that deportable aliens get is, what I would say, excessive,” she said.
This "excessive use of criminal law not only disrupts the daily lives of ordinary citizens but also creates significant barriers for business operations", the report says.
It was also revealed that Banerjee had used excavation grants to buy office furniture and his travel expenses were deemed excessive.
County and allegations of excessive force against officers concerning their use of pepper spray.
The family of a Rancho Cucamonga resident who died after an encounter with San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies last year is suing the city and the Sheriff’s Department, alleging excessive force and wrongful death.
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