Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

supersession

noun

/ˌsuːpəˈsɛʃən/

Definition

The act of taking the place of something or someone, effectively replacing it.

Examples

The new guidelines will lead to the supersession of the previous regulations.
In the world of technology, supersession happens frequently as new products are released.
The merger resulted in the supersession of old company policies with updated ones.

Meaning

Supersession refers to a situation where one law, rule, or idea is replaced or updated by another, or when one individual or item takes the place or position of another.