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

But I appeal to them not to vote for this supersedure clause.

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

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Was there any provision in it which even squinted toward this notion of repeal by supersedure?

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But, as in the case of the incandescent bulb, many a rival is now disputing the field, so that supersedure may be close at hand.

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This was hard mind-work for me, but I mastered the situation and escaped supersedure and punishment.

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