excess
/iksess, eksess/ • noun 1 an amount that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable. 2 lack of moderation, especially in eating or drinking. 3 (excesses) outrageous or immoderate behaviour. 4 Brit. a part of an insurance claim to be paid by the insured. • adjective usu. /eksess/ 1 exceeding a prescribed or desirable amount. 2 Brit. required as extra payment. — ORIGIN Latin excessus, from excedere ‘surpass’.
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