Definition of "superseding" [superseding]

• Present participle of supersede. (verb)

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• "There is something else interesting about the word "superseding"."
• "But their cruel excesses were loudly blamed by the Moslems, and Caliph Omar only obeyed the popular voice in superseding the fierce and furious Khalid by the mild and merciful Abú Obaydah."
• "However, prosecutors have indicated they likely will expand the case against him by the end of this month by filing a new criminal charging document known as a superseding indictment."