Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
undue-burden
noun
/ʌnˈdjuː ˈbɜːr.dən/
Definition
An excessive or inappropriate level of difficulty or hardship imposed on someone or something.
Examples
- The new regulations placed an undue burden on small businesses.
- Many argued that the policy created an undue burden on low-income families.
- Courts may intervene if a law imposes an undue burden on individual rights.
Meaning
The term refers to a load or pressure that is more than what is considered fair or necessary, particularly in legal or regulatory contexts.
Synonyms
- Excessive load
- Heavy burden
- Overhead
