Supersed
/ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/
Definitions
- (v.) To replace or cause to be displaced, especially a prior legal document, agreement, claim, or rule, by a newer one.
The new contract supersedes all previous agreements between the parties.
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal drafting to clarify that a new instrument overrides earlier ones; ensure explicit reference to superseded documents to avoid ambiguity.
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