WorldAugust 29, 2026

superseded

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Definition

To have been replaced by something newer, more effective, or more valid, rendering the older version no longer applicable.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'supersedere', meaning 'to refrain from' or 'to sit on top of,' which evolved to imply replacing an older thing with a newer one.

In the news

Legal experts argue that the 1930 law Section 338 has been superseded by more modern trade legislation, making it potentially invalid for use today.

Untested in court, Trump’s new Canada tariffs raise legal questions

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The Boston Globe

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