SUPEREROGATION


Meaning of SUPEREROGATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌsju:pərˌerəˈɡeɪʃən ]

n. the performance of more than duty requires. øworks of supererogation RC Ch. actions believed to form a reserve fund of merit that can be drawn on by prayer in favour of sinners. øøsupererogatory adj. [LL supererogatio f. supererogare pay in addition (as SUPER-, erogare pay out)]

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