supersedure
- noun
- /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdʒər/
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sucesión
- The supersedure of the old policy was necessary.
Examples
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The board's supersedure of the old manager was met with mixed reactions.
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In beekeeping, supersedure occurs when a new queen replaces the old one.
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Sudden supersedure of regulations can disrupt established business practices.
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The company's supersedure of outdated technology improved efficiency.
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The new policy will lead to the supersedure of outdated regulations.
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The company's recent merger was a clear case of supersedure, as the stronger brand absorbed the weaker one.
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Her promotion resulted in the supersedure of her former manager, who had been performing poorly.
Synonyms
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3.5
To replace one thing or person with another
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Taking another person's job, often by unfair or secret actions
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To replace one thing or person with another
An act of replacing an older person or thing with a newer, better one
The act of using someone or something instead of another
Using one person or thing instead of another
Putting a new thing in the place of another, like a statue
An action that replaces a person or thing, often by force
The act of taking the place of another person or thing, often by unfair methods
Antonyms
How Permanent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Supersedure comes from the Latin parts super- ('above') and sedere ('to sit'), so it literally means to 'sit above' or take someone else's 'seat'. That's why supersedure means replacing one person or thing with another, for example when a new queen takes the old queen's place.