Supersedes
/ˌsuːpərˈsiːdz/
Definitions
- (v.) To replace or take the place of a prior law, document, or agreement by virtue of being newer or having superior authority.
The new regulation supersedes the previous statute in all matters of compliance.
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Typically used in legal drafting to clarify that a newer provision overrules earlier conflicting provisions.
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