Excessiveness
/ɪkˈsɛsɪvnɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of exceeding what is necessary or proper; immoderation.
The court ruled that the fines imposed demonstrated excessiveness beyond legal limits.
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Commentary
Excessiveness often arises in legal contexts involving penalties or actions judged against standards of moderation or proportionality.
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