exorbitance

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(eg zôr′bi təns, ig-)

noun

  1. a going beyond what is right or reasonable, as in demands, prices, etc.; extravagance
  2. Archaic lawlessness

Origin: ME exorbitaunce: see exorbitant

Also exorbitancy

See exorbitance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Excessiveness, as of price or amount.
  2. Behavior or an action that exceeds what is right or proper.

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