EXORB'ITANT, adjective [Latin exorbitans.] Literally, departing from an orbit or usual track. Hence, deviating from the usual course; going beyond the appointed rules or established limits of right or propriety; hence, excessive; extravagant; enormous. We speak of exorbitant appetites and passions; exorbitant demands or claims; exorbitant taxes. 1. Anomalous; not comprehended in a settled rule or method. The Jews were inured with causes exorbitant
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