Undue (adjective)

  1. Greater than is reasonable, appropriate or necessary; excessive or inappropriate.
  2. Not legally or morally right; unjust.

Origin:

Un + due.

Examples:

  1. The judge found that the sentence imposed was undue and reduced it.
  2. He was accused of exerting undue influence over the board of directors.
  3. The company's profits were negatively affected by the undue expenses.
  4. She felt that the pressure to conform was undue and refused to participate.
  5. The court found that the damages awarded were undue and reduced the amount.
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