Exceed
/ɪkˈsiːd/
Definitions
- (v.) To go beyond a set limit or boundary, especially in legal contexts such as statutes, contracts, or authority.
The defendant's actions exceed the scope of his contractual obligations.
- (v.) To surpass or be greater than a specified standard or amount relevant to legal thresholds.
The damages awarded exceeded the plaintiff's initial claim.
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- exceed
- exceeds
- exceeded
- exceeding
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Commentary
In drafting legal documents, 'exceed' is often used to denote surpassing predefined limits; precision in defining those limits helps avoid ambiguity.
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