undue

3 definitions • 5 examples

to a level that is more than is necessary, acceptable, or reasonable:

Such a high increase will impose an undue burden on the local tax payer.

more than is necessary, acceptable, or reasonable:

The court said the state law placed an undue burden on working mothers.

more than is acceptable or necessary:

Another rise in interest rates so soon would risk spreading undue alarm among businesses and consumers.

undue pressure/strain/hardship A council member said the package was the best deal the city could offer the company without putting undue strain on the city's finances.

an undue burden/risk/delay Opponents have argued that the bill is an undue burden on business.