excessive charge
[ɪkˈsɛsɪv tʃɑrdʒ]
nounpl: excessive charges
cobrança excessiva
1. An unreasonably high or inflated fee, price, or cost that exceeds fair market value or standard pricing
The hotel was criticized for an excessive charge on the guest's bill for minibar items.
O hotel foi criticado por uma cobrança excessiva na conta do hóspede por itens do minibar.
2. In legal contexts, a charge or accusation that is disproportionate to the alleged offense
The defendant argued that the excessive charge did not match the severity of the crime.
O réu argumentou que a acusação excessiva não correspondia à gravidade do crime.
3. An overload of electrical current beyond safe or designed capacity
The circuit breaker prevented an excessive charge that could have caused a fire.
O disjuntor impediu uma sobrecarga que poderia ter causado um incêndio.
In Brazil, consumer protection laws (Código de Defesa do Consumidor) specifically address excessive charges and fraudulent billing. This term is frequently used in consumer complaints and disputes. In the USA, excessive charges are monitored by consumer protection agencies and credit card companies, with specific regulations in place for different industries like utilities, telecommunications, and healthcare.
NYC Slang
rip-off, highway robbery, price gouging
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