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Plural for the state or characteristic of being excessive
“The intolerable oppression upon trade, from the exorbitance of wages and insolence of mariners, would be taken off.”
Plural for the state or characteristic of being costly in price
“How unfortunate, then, that its lower prices should be quoted as proof of the exorbitance of the prices of the commercial manufacturer.”
Plural for lack of moderation in one's behavior
“He slanders his partner for nothing, accuses him of exorbitance in spending, and all other deadly sins.”
Plural for extravagance or careless wastefulness
Plural for positive outcome from the achievement of one's goals
Plural for an inessential, desirable item, typically expensive or difficult to obtain
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