SUPEREROGATION


Meaning of SUPEREROGATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌsü-pər-ˌer-ə-ˈgā-shən ]

noun

Etymology: Medieval Latin supererogation-, supererogatio, from supererogare to perform beyond the call of duty, from Late Latin, to expend in addition, from Latin super- + erogare to expend public funds after asking the consent of the people, from e- + rogare to ask — more at right

Date: 1526

: the act of performing more than is required by duty, obligation, or need

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