Obsoleting

/ˈɑbzəˌliːtɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (v.) Present participle of obsolete; the act of rendering something no longer in use or current in law or practice.
    The new regulations are obsoleting outdated safety requirements.

Commentary

As a present participle, 'obsoleting' is used primarily in describing the process or effect of making a legal rule or practice outdated or no longer effective.

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