EXCESS
—none. 1 exceeding. 2 amount by which one thing exceeds another. 3 a overstepping of accepted limits of moderation, esp. In eating or drinking. B (in plural.) Immoderate behaviour. 4 part of an insurance claim to be paid by the insured. —attributive. adjective. Usu. 1 that exceeds a limited or prescribed amount. 2 required as extra payment (excess postage). ? in (or to) excess exceeding the proper amount or degree.