n. & v.
n. 1 the amount by which destruction or the capacity for destruction exceeds what is necessary for victory or annihilation. 2 excess; excessive behaviour.
v.tr. & intr. kill or destroy to a greater extent than necessary.
n. & v.
n. 1 the amount by which destruction or the capacity for destruction exceeds what is necessary for victory or annihilation. 2 excess; excessive behaviour.
v.tr. & intr. kill or destroy to a greater extent than necessary.
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012