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Definition of “supererogate”

supererogate (ˌsuːpərˈɛrəˌɡeɪt Pronunciation for supererogate

Definitions

verb

  1. intr (obsolete) to do or perform more than is required

Derived Forms

ˌsuperˈeroˌgator noun

Word Origin

C16: from Late Latin superērogāre to spend over and above, from Latin super- + ērogāre to pay out

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