noun
surplusage
Surplusage (noun) means a surplus; a superabundance.
noun
1
A surplus; a superabundance.
2
Matter in pleading which is not necessary or relevant to the case, and may be rejected.
3
A greater disbursement than the charge of the accountant amounts to.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin surplusagium, from surplus.
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What is the meaning of surplusage?
"surplusage" (noun) means a surplus; a superabundance.
What are the different meanings of surplusage?
"surplusage" has 3 main meanings: 1. A surplus; a superabundance; 2. Matter in pleading which is not necessary or relevant to the case, and may be rejected; 3. A greater disbursement than the charge of the accountant amounts to.