Obsolete
/ˈɒbsəliːt/
Definitions
- (adj.) No longer produced or used; out of date.
The company phased out the obsolete software in favor of a modern solution.
- (adj.) Having fallen into disuse or been replaced by something newer.
The legal doctrine became obsolete after legislative reform.
Forms
- obsoletes
- obsoleting
- obsoleted
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Commentary
Often used in statutory and regulatory contexts to describe provisions or terms no longer effective due to newer enactments or technological advances.
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