Answer:
Definition of excess (Entry 1 of 3)
1a: the state or an instance of surpassing usual, proper, or specified limits : SUPERFLUITY
b: the amount or degree by which one thing or quantity exceeds another
an excess of 10 bushels
2: undue or immoderate indulgence : INTEMPERANCE
also : an act or instance of intemperance
prevent excesses and abuses by newly created local powers
— Albert Shanker
in excess of
: to an amount or degree beyond : OVER
excess adjective
Definition of excess (Entry 2 of 3)
: more than the usual, proper, or specified amount
excess verb
excessed; excessing; excesses
Definition of excess (Entry 3 of 3)
transitive verb
: to eliminate the position of
excessed several teachers because of budget cutbacks
