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supersession

American  
[soo-per-sesh-uhn] / ˌsu pərˈsɛʃ ən /

noun

  1. the act of superseding.

  2. the state of being superseded.


Etymology

Origin of supersession

1650–60; < Medieval Latin supersessiōn- (stem of supersessiō ), equivalent to Latin supersess ( us ) (past participle of supersedēre to supersede ) + -iōn- -ion; session

Example Sentences

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“There are a number of outstanding issues that are in need of further review, including the collective bargaining supersession clause,” Hick’s statement continued, referring to the proposal.

From The Guardian

The Sixteens is a classic of teen disillusionment, at the point of glam's supersession.

From The Guardian

Here there is a radical disunion and a supersession of that disunion.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet some critics endeavour to represent that the Peshitto was brought first into prominence upon the supersession of the Diatessaron, though it is never found under the special title of Mĕpharrĕsha.

From Project Gutenberg

The truest success of this book will lie in its rapid supersession by a better.

From Project Gutenberg