overpayment
Americannoun
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overpayments
plural
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a payment which exceeds the amount owed; the amount paid in excess of what is owed.
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the act of paying more than is owed.
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If she did receive an overpayment but can’t afford to repay it, she can request a waiver on grounds of hardship or fairness.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
Buyers with the lowest debt burdens relative to their incomes tend to have the highest rate of overpayment, the research found.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Estée Lauder’s stock has tumbled 24% this year, with investors concerned about consumer spending and potential overpayment in the deal.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
Interest of 8% on the overpayment would be added to that loss, which could significantly increase the payout.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2025
He knew quite well that the man would not wait; believed that the overpayment would induce him to get away as quickly and as far as possible.
From Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life by Charles Theodore Murray
Ray Lawton, 70, was told in July he owed £8,000 following six years of overpayments.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
More than a third of all the improper overpayments, or $57 billion, are attributable to Medicare, the GAO says in its latest report.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026
The GAO’s estimate of total improper overpayments is not completely comprehensive, as the GAO admits.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026
The Wall Street Journal reported in 2024 that insurer practices contribute to potential overpayments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
In the food stamp program alone, last year, we identified almost $1.1 billion in overpayments.
From State of the Union Address by Ronald Reagan
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