over-illumination

  1. Noun.  Excess light supplied beyond the amount required for a given task.
  2. Noun.  Wasted light through illumination of an unoccupied space, creating energy wastage.
  3. Noun.  Excessive or annoying light producing glare, annoyance and adverse health effects.

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