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Engine failure, Vmc, and Max 5 degrees Banking Angle

Extract from FAR 25.149:
Vmc is the calibrated airspeed at which, when the critical engine is suddenly made inoperative, it is possible to maintain control of the airplane with that engine still inoperative and maintain straight flight with an angle of bank of not more than 5 degrees.

Does it mean that the rudder and the aileron are oversized to cope with engine failure so that the banking angle will not exceed 5 degrees?

Feedback appreciated.
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