| query | The e_____ on an insurance policy is a sum of money which the insured person has to pay towards the cost of a claim. The insurance company pays the rest .The excess on an insurance policy is a sum of money which the insured person has to pay towards the cost of a claim. The insurance company pays the rest . The company wanted £1,800 for a policy with a £400 excess for under-21s. |
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| word | excess |
| full-definition | noun An excess of something is a larger amount than is needed, allowed, or usual . An excess of house plants in a small flat can be oppressive. Polyunsaturated oils are essential for health. Excess is harmful, however. Excess is behaviour that is unacceptable because it is considered too extreme or immoral . She said she was sick of her life of excess. ...adolescent excess. ...the bloody excesses of warfare and empire-building. The excess on an insurance policy is a sum of money which the insured person has to pay towards the cost of a claim. The insurance company pays the rest . The company wanted £1,800 for a policy with a £400 excess for under-21s. adjective Excess is used to describe amounts that are greater than what is needed, allowed, or usual. After cooking the fish, pour off any excess fat. Excess is used to refer to additional amounts of money that need to be paid for services and activities that were not originally planned or taken into account . ...a letter demanding an excess fare of £20. Staff who have to travel farther can claim excess travel expenses. |
| inflections | excesses |
| cefr-level | C1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1
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