WorldAugust 17, 2026
supersession
soo-per-SESH-uhn
Definition
The act of replacing or setting aside something old or existing with something new or superior.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Latin 'supersedere', meaning to sit above, refrain from, or pass over. It entered English in the 17th century to describe the act of supplanting an existing rule or office.
In the news
In this article, the court explains that the procedures established by the 1993 Act override the previous procedures under the Code of Civil Procedure, making the old rules irrelevant to the DRT auction. This ensures the legal validity of the debt recovery process by clarifying which procedural framework takes precedence.
Failure To Serve Order XXI Rule 22 Notice Won't Impact DRT Auction Sale : Supreme Court
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