PoliticsAugust 18, 2026

supplanting

suh-PLAN-ting

Definition

To replace or supersede something, often taking its place by force, strategy, or as a result of being more effective.

Etymology

Originating from the Latin word 'supplantare', which literally means 'to trip up' or 'to cause to stumble by tripping,' the word evolved to mean taking someone's place through deceit or force.

In the news

The article uses the word to argue that Islamic religious codes are beginning to replace standard American legal and financial customs, raising concerns about the separation of government policy and religious law.

Democrat Cities Rewrite Loan Rules to Comply with Sharia Law

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