superannuation
[soo-per-an-yoo-ey-shuh n]
- the act of superannuating.
- the state of being superannuated.
- a pension or allowance to a superannuated person.
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Origin of superannuation
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The cases given, as a rule, are mere instances of superannuation.
Magic and ReligionAndrew Lang
The principle of pensions on superannuation was adopted for officers.
Samuel Pepys and the Royal NavyJ. R. (Joseph Robson) Tanner
They have no claims to superannuation or compensation allowance.
Their pensions are fixed by the Superannuation Act 1859, 22 Vict.
Provision for existing pensions and superannuation allowances.
England's Case Against Home RuleAlbert Venn Dicey
superannuation
- the amount deducted regularly from employees' incomes in a contributory pension scheme
- the pension finally paid to such employees
- the act or process of superannuating or the condition of being superannuated
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Word Origin and History for superannuation
n.
1650s, noun of action from superannuate.
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