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Excessive Billing

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv ˈbɪlɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    The practice of charging a customer more than what is considered reasonable or justifiable for goods or services rendered.

    "The company faced backlash for its excessive billing practices that left many customers feeling cheated."
  2. 2

    A situation where charges exceed the agreed-upon amount or standard rates.

    "After reviewing the invoice, she realized there were multiple instances of excessive billing."

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The term 'excessive' originates from the Latin 'excedere', meaning 'to go beyond', while 'billing' comes from the Old English 'byl', meaning 'a written account'. The combination reflects a modern context where billing practices are scrutinized for fairness and legality.

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