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supersedure

American  
[soo-per-see-jer] / ˌsu pərˈsi dʒər /

noun

  1. supersession.


Etymology

Origin of supersedure

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; supersede + -ure

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For years, beekeepers have noted increasing issues with queen failure and early supersedure.

From Science Daily Nov. 22, 2025

This replacement process, known as supersedure, begins when thousands of worker bees sense that their queen is no longer producing enough eggs.

From Science Daily Nov. 22, 2025

"Previous studies showed that failing queens were heavily infected with viruses, and now we know that those infections can lead to supersedure, which is risky for the colony and expensive for beekeepers to manage."

From Science Daily Nov. 22, 2025

Rosecrans' conduct of this battle caused his supersedure by Thomas, while several division commanders were suspended, pending an inquiry into their course.

From The Greater Republic A History of the United States by Morris, Charles

In the same envelope which contained Lincoln's letter to Gen. Curtis inclosing the order for the supersedure of Gen. Fremont, was another reading as follows: Washington, Oct.

From The Struggle for Missouri by McElroy, John

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