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Surplusage
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surplusage n
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: excessive or nonessential matter
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: matter contained in a pleading that is unnecessary or irrelevant
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.