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The state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or proper
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The excess of heavy water was given away to the neighbouring country.
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The degree or amount by which one thing or number exceeds another; remainder.
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The difference between two numbers is the excess of one over the other.
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An undue indulgence of the appetite; transgression of proper moderation in natural gratifications; intemperance; dissipation.
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Spherical excess, the amount by which the sum of the three angles of a spherical triangle exceeds two right angles. The spherical excess is proportional to the area of the triangle.
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A condition on an insurance policy by which the insured pays for a part of the claim.