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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 the state of being superseded.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; see session

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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

He is loudly indignant against the supersession of parliament by diplomacy, but when a motion is made directly pointing to the rightful influence of the House over foreign affairs, he neither speaks nor votes.

From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 by Morley, John

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