excesses
n. plural-onlyn. actions or behaviors that go far beyond what is normal, legal, or acceptable. It often refers to people having too much of something, like food, drink, or power.
n. actions or behaviors that surpass the limits of moderation, law, or social propriety. Often refers to the abuse of power or the overindulgence in physical pleasures.
The public was shocked by the excesses of the ruling elite.
Historians often point to the architectural excesses of the era as a sign of the empire's eventual decline.
While the revolution began with noble intentions, it soon descended into the very excesses of violence and corruption it had originally sought to overthrow.
Typically used in the plural form to describe specific instances of overindulgence or lack of restraint.