undue
Americanadjective
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unwarranted; excessive.
undue haste.
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inappropriate; unjustifiable; improper.
undue influence.
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not owed or currently payable.
adjective
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excessive or unwarranted
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unjust, improper, or illegal
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(of a debt, bond, etc) not yet payable
Usage
The use of undue in sentences such as there is no cause for undue alarm is redundant and should be avoided
Etymology
Origin of undue
First recorded in 1350–1400, undue is from the Middle English word undewe. See un- 1, due
Example Sentences
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Their voting recommendations have long drawn the ire of corporate CEOs and other critics who claim they hold undue influence on shareholder votes and have business models that create conflicts of interest.
A will can generally be contested among these grounds: lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence from a family member, and improper execution.
From MarketWatch
Your mother would need to have “testamentary capacity” and not be subject to undue influence to sign any legal documents regarding the transfer of property or make changes to her will.
From MarketWatch
Critics argue the cumulative effect of these measures is creating undue hardship for skilled workers and the companies that rely on them.
From Salon
“In a completely improper effort to exert undue pressure on Presley to retract her legitimate, truthful claims, Kruse and her co-conspirators have also sued Presley’s son, cousin, and assistant,” the statement continued.
From Los Angeles Times
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