exorbitance

法官驳回了该诉讼，称原告的主张属于法律上的过度行为。

The judge dismissed the lawsuit, calling the plaintiff's claim a legal ___exorbitance.

历史学家指出，该王朝的覆灭源于其宫廷开支的过度膨胀。

The historian noted that the dynasty's fall stemmed from the ___exorbitance of its court spending.

委员会批评该提案在环保限制方面存在明显不当。

The committee criticized the proposal for its clear ___exorbitance in environmental restrictions.