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superseniority

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[soo-per-seen-yawr-i-tee, -yor-] / ˌsu pər sinˈyɔr ɪ ti, -ˈyɒr- /

noun

  1. seniority that is granted or held without regard to age or service.

Etymology

Origin of superseniority

super- + seniority

Example Sentences

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To businessmen, one of the prickliest of personnel problems is superseniority.

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