supersession

noun

su·​per·​ses·​sion ˌsü-pər-ˈse-shən How to pronounce supersession (audio)
: the act of superseding : the state of being superseded

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin supersession-, supersessio, from Latin supersedēre

First Known Use

1764, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of supersession was in 1764

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supersession

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“Supersession.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supersession. Accessed 25 Sep. 2023.

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supersession

noun
su·​per·​ses·​sion ˌsü-pər-ˈsesh-ən How to pronounce supersession (audio)
: the act of superseding : the state of being superseded
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