Superseded
/ˈsuːpərˌsiːdɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Replaced by something newer or more effective in law, such as a statute, regulation, or legal authority no longer having force.
The old regulation was superseded by new federal legislation.
Forms
- supersede
- supersedes
- superseding
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Commentary
Used primarily to indicate that a prior legal rule or authority is no longer operative due to subsequent enactment or decision.
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