Definition of Onerous
Onerous
on·er·ous
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Burdensome or oppressive; troublesome or annoying.
e.g. The onerous task of filing taxes every year is a necessary evil.
(adjective)
having heavy legal obligations that outweigh the advantages;
e.g. The settlement included an onerous contract that had to be signed if he wanted a shorter prison sentence.
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