With a connoisseur's acumen, Greenberg developed Bell's famous statement that «significant form» was the most important quality in art and that, as Bell wrote, «the literary and anecdotal content of a work of visual art, however charming and lively it might be, was mere surplusage.» (britannica.com)
The presumption against surplusage is just that: a presumption. (ruleoflaw.ca)
Redundancy or surplusage in your legal team is a costly proposition, so it is worth taking time to fully assess your needs and your candidates» abilities. (priorilegal.com)