exorbitance

ex·or·bi·tance | \ ig-ˈzȯr-bə-tən(t)s

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Definition of exorbitance

1 : an exorbitant action or procedure especially : excessive or gross deviation from rule, right, or propriety

2 : the tendency or disposition to be exorbitant

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an exorbitance that seemed to have been brought about by a midlife crisis

Recent Examples on the Web Still, there’s a big difference between real, existing social democracy — of the sort on display in Denmark or Sweden —and the Christmas list exorbitance of the DSA platform. — Will Wilkinson, Vox, "“Socialism” vs. “capitalism” is a false dichotomy," 16 Aug. 2018

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“Exorbitance.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exorbitance. Accessed 29 January 2020.

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