SUPEREROGATION


Meaning of SUPEREROGATION in English

[ ˌsu:pərɛrə'geɪʃ(ə)n ]

■ noun the performance of more work than duty requires.

Phrases

works of ~ (in the Roman Catholic Church) actions believed to form a fund of merit that can be drawn on by prayer in favour of sinners.

Derivatives

supererogatory -ɪ'rɒgət(ə)ri adjective

Origin

C16: from late L. supererogatio(n-) , from supererogare 'pay in addition'.

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