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supersession Definition

su·per·ses·sion (-ses̸h′ən)

noun

a superseding or being superseded

Etymology: ML supersessio < L supersessus, pp. of supersedere

Related Forms:

  • supersessive su′·per·ses′·sive (-ses′iv) adjective
supersession Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • capitalism: The goal, communism, the overthrow and supersession of capitalism, also seemed something new, seemed to be a change of circumstances.
  • decision: OR if your child's condition deteriorates in this time, you can ask for a supersession of the decision, again in writing.
  • mediation: The Hegelian ' grand narrative ' would culminate in the supersession of all mediations separating people from each other.

Modifies a noun

  • decision: What powers has a tribunal on an appeal when the Secretary of State has made a ' wrong ' revision or supersession decision?
  • application: Supersession procedure There is no time limit for a supersession application.