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exorbitance definition

ex·or·bi·tance (eg zôr′bi təns, ig-)

noun

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

Etymology: ME exorbitaunce: see exorbitant

Also exorbitancy ex·or′·bi·tan·cy

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