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exorbitant

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  1. excessive             
 
ex.or.bi.tant \-*nt\ aj [ME, fr. MF, fr. LL exorbitant-, exorbitans, prp. 
   of exorbitare)X to deviate, fr. L ex- + orbita track, rut - more at ORB 1: 
   not coming within the orbit or scope of the law  2: exceeding in intensity, 
   quality, or size the customary or appropriate l imits - ex.or.bi.tant.ly av