WorldAugust 16, 2026

superannuation

soo-per-an-yoo-AY-shun

Definition

The formal, mandatory retirement of an employee from their position, usually upon reaching a specific age or serving for a set duration, often entitling them to pension benefits.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'super' (above or beyond) and 'annus' (year), originally meaning to move beyond one's years of active service.

In the news

The article uses the term to clarify that judicial retirement decisions, such as increasing the retirement age, take effect retrospectively from the date when the officers reached their superannuation.

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: August 03, 2026 To August 09, 2026

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