supersedure

[ soo-per-see-jer ]

noun

1. supersession.

Word History and Origins

Origin of supersedure¹

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

Example Sentences

In healthy supersedure, her workers kill her when she's two or three years old, at which age she's running out of sperm.

From Scientific American

The 20th day of July, General Hood's supersedure of General Johnston in the command of the Confederate army was inaugurated by a furious attack upon the 4th and 14th Corps, comprising General Sherman's center.

From Project Gutenberg

Was it not a supersedure of the old one, within the very language of the substitute for the bill which is now under consideration?

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg