supersession
AmericanEtymology
Origin of supersession
1650–60; < Medieval Latin supersessiōn- (stem of supersessiō ), equivalent to Latin supersess ( us ) (past participle of supersedēre to supersede ) + -iōn- -ion; see session
Example Sentences
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This is of course true; these arrangements had weakened over the last two decades and were ripe for supersession.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
Alas, this assumption of supersession appears to have been a catastrophic legislative oopsie.
From Slate • Apr. 11, 2024
Or, on the contrary you may think this is great news, the latest "giant leap for mankind"; you may even feel the human race has outlived its welcome on Earth and is overdue for supersession.
From Slate • Mar. 23, 2015
The Sixteens is a classic of teen disillusionment, at the point of glam's supersession.
From The Guardian • Feb. 1, 2013
My own basis of liking—such a blessed supersession of all worryings and wonderings!—was accordingly established, and has met every demand made of it.
From The Middle Years by James, Henry
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