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Definition of “supererogatory”

supererogatory (ˌsuːpərɛˈrɒɡətərɪ ; -trɪ)

performed to an extent exceeding that required or expected
exceeding what is needed; superfluous
(Roman Catholic Church) of, characterizing, or relating to prayers, good works, etc, performed over and above those prescribed as obligatory

ˌsupereˈrogatorily adverb

C16: from Medieval Latin superērogātōrius; see supererogate

But I mean to continue visiting you until you tell me that my visits are both supererogatory and superfluous.

Times, Sunday Times (2004)

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