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Topic: Law

supersecrecy

IPA: //ˌsuːpərˈsiːkrəsi//

KK: /suːpərˈsiːkrəsi/

noun

Definition: A state of being extremely secretive, where information is kept hidden from others.

Example: The project was conducted under a veil of supersecrecy to protect sensitive information.

supersede

IPA: /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/

KK: /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

transitive verb

Definition: To take the place of something or someone, especially because it is considered better or more modern.

Example: The new technology will supersede the old methods of communication.

supersedeas

IPA: /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdiəs/

KK: /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdɪəs/

noun

Definition: A legal order that stops or delays a court's decision or action, often used to pause legal proceedings.

Example: The judge issued a supersedeas to halt the execution of the sentence until the appeal was decided.

superseder

IPA: /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdər/

KK: /supər'sidər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that takes the place of another, often replacing it in a position or role.

Example: The new policy acted as a superseder for the outdated regulations.

supersedure

IPA: /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdʒər/

KK: /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdʒər/

noun

Definition: The act of replacing something old or less effective with something new or better.

Example: The supersedure of the old queen bee ensured a stronger hive.

supersession

IPA: /ˌsuːpəˈsɛʃən/

KK: /ˌsuːpərˈsɛʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of replacing or taking the place of something or someone else.

Example: The new law will lead to the supersession of the old regulations.

supplant

IPA: /səˈplænt/

KK: /səˈplænt/

transitive verb

Definition: To take the place of someone or something, often by force or trickery.

Example: The new technology may supplant older methods of communication.

supplantation

IPA: /səˌplænteɪˈʃən/

KK: /səˌplænteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of replacing or taking the place of something or someone.

Example: The supplantation of traditional methods by modern technology has changed many industries.

supplanter

IPA: /səˈplæntər/

KK: /səˈplæntər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that takes the place of another, often by force or scheming.

Example: The new manager was seen as a supplanter of the previous leadership.

supplicant

IPA: /N/A/

KK: /N/A/

adjective

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

noun

Definition: A person who asks for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious or formal context.

Example: The supplicant knelt before the altar, praying for guidance and mercy.

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