overcollection

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ collection.

Noun

overcollection (countable and uncountable, plural overcollections)

  1. Excessive collection, as:
    1. Excessive collection of taxes or insurance premiums, necessitating administration of refunds or carryovers.
    2. Excessive collection of specimens, such as accidental collection of more than 24 hours' worth of urine for a 24-hour urine test.

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