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onerous definition

on·er·ous (än′ər əs, ōn′-)

adjective

  1. burdensome; laborious
  2. Law involving a legal obligation that equals or exceeds the benefits onerous lease

Etymology: ME < MFr onereus < L onerosus < onus, a load: see onus

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