1
: not due : not yet payable
2
: exceeding or violating propriety or fitness : excessive
undue force
Synonyms
Examples of undue in a Sentence
These requirements shouldn't cause you any undue hardship.
His writing is elegant without calling undue attention to itself.
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Expanding higher education’s regulatory regime would result only in trustees being even less engaged in governance, lest their actions draw the ire of an accreditor as a form of undue influence.
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WSJ, 29 Nov. 2023
While dynamic pricing promises efficiencies, retailers must ensure fairness so vulnerable groups don't carry an undue burden.
—Elijah Clark, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
In 2000, Judge Barry wrote the majority opinion in an appeals court decision striking down a New Jersey ban on late-term abortions, saying it was vaguely worded and placed an undue burden on a woman’s constitutional right to privacy in medical decision making.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2023
The New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v12 is the perfect partner for maintaining your running regime—without putting undue stress on their joints.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
Allies of former President Donald Trump have been hit with multiple charges related to the undue possession of a voting machine, according to court records.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2023
However, its creation has been delayed since Prime Minister Kurti assumed power and began highlighting the fears that creating such an autonomous entity would essentially give birth to a state within a state in Kosovo where Belgrade could exercise undue influence over the Serb community.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2023
Following the direction of the veterinarians, distraction rather than physical separation was chosen because separation has previously caused undue anxiety and negative effects in both manatees.
—Jason Dill Miami Herald (tns), al, 28 July 2023
However, City Council and Evanston’s Finance and Budget Committee want to push further and fully fund pensions to avoid any future undue financial burden.
—Corey Schmidt, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2023
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WSJ, 29 Nov. 2023
While dynamic pricing promises efficiencies, retailers must ensure fairness so vulnerable groups don't carry an undue burden.
—Elijah Clark, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
In 2000, Judge Barry wrote the majority opinion in an appeals court decision striking down a New Jersey ban on late-term abortions, saying it was vaguely worded and placed an undue burden on a woman’s constitutional right to privacy in medical decision making.
—Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 13 Nov. 2023
The New Balance Fresh Foam 1080 v12 is the perfect partner for maintaining your running regime—without putting undue stress on their joints.
—Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2023
Allies of former President Donald Trump have been hit with multiple charges related to the undue possession of a voting machine, according to court records.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2023
However, its creation has been delayed since Prime Minister Kurti assumed power and began highlighting the fears that creating such an autonomous entity would essentially give birth to a state within a state in Kosovo where Belgrade could exercise undue influence over the Serb community.
—Chris Massaro, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2023
Following the direction of the veterinarians, distraction rather than physical separation was chosen because separation has previously caused undue anxiety and negative effects in both manatees.
—Jason Dill Miami Herald (tns), al, 28 July 2023
However, City Council and Evanston’s Finance and Budget Committee want to push further and fully fund pensions to avoid any future undue financial burden.
—Corey Schmidt, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of undue was
in the 14th century
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“Undue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undue. Accessed 4 Dec. 2023.
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Kids Definition
undue
adjective
un·due
ˌən-ˈd(y)ü 
1
: not due
2
: excessive
undue profit
Legal Definition
undue
adjective
un·due
ˌən-ˈdü, -ˈdyü
1
: not due : not yet payable
an undue bill
2
: exceeding or violating propriety or fitness
would impose undue hardship on the debtors
such a requirement would place an undue burden on employers
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