Supersede
verb (used with object), superseded, superseding.
1.
to replace in power, authority, effectiveness, acceptance, use, etc., as by another person or thing.
2.
to set aside or cause to be set aside as void, useless, or obsolete, usually in favor of something mentioned; make obsolete:
They superseded the old statute with a new one.
3.
to succeed to the position, function, office, etc., of; supplant.
verb (transitive)
1.
to take the place of (something old-fashioned or less appropriate); supplant
2.
to replace in function, office, etc; succeed
3.
to discard or set aside or cause to be set aside as obsolete or inferior
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verb (used with object), superseded, superseding. 1. to replace in power, authority, effectiveness, acceptance, use, etc., as by another person or thing. 2. to set aside or cause to be set aside as void, useless, or obsolete, usually in favor of something mentioned; make obsolete: They superseded the old statute with a new one. 3. […]
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- Supersedure
noun 1. supersession.
- Superseniority
[soo-per-seen-yawr-i-tee, -yor-] /ˌsu pər sinˈyɔr ɪ ti, -ˈyɒr-/ noun 1. seniority that is granted or held without regard to age or service.