noun Date: 15th century surplus 1a, 2. excessive or nonessential matter, matter introduced in legal pleading which is not necessary or relevant to the case
SURPLUSAGE
Meaning of SURPLUSAGE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012