superannuation

[soo-per-an-yoo-ey-shuh n]

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noun

the act of superannuating.
the state of being superannuated.
a pension or allowance to a superannuated person.

Origin of superannuation

First recorded in 1650–60; superannuate + -ion

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Related Words for superannuation

premium, grant, subsidy, reward, payment, allowance, annuity, support, gift, subvention, IRA, superannuation

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Historical Examples of superannuation

The cases given, as a rule, are mere instances of superannuation.
Magic and Religion
Andrew Lang
The principle of pensions on superannuation was adopted for officers.
Samuel Pepys and the Royal Navy
J. R. (Joseph Robson) Tanner
Their pensions are fixed by the Superannuation Act 1859, 22 Vict.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4
Various
They have no claims to superannuation or compensation allowance.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4
Various
Provision for existing pensions and superannuation allowances.
England's Case Against Home Rule
Albert Venn Dicey

British Dictionary definitions for superannuation

superannuation

noun

1. the amount deducted regularly from employees' incomes in a contributory pension scheme
2. 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

1650s, noun of action from superannuate.