All 4 Uses of
supersede
in
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
- Keith was no longer governor, being superseded by Major Gordon.†
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- He brought a commission to supersede Mr. Hamilton, who, tir'd with the disputes his proprietary instructions subjected him to, had resign'd.†
- Finding me not so forward to engage as he expected, the project was dropt, and he soon after left the government, being superseded by Captain Denny.†
- Shirley, tho' thereby superseded, was present also.†
Definition:
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(supersede) take the place of -- especially replacing something old or inferior
or:
to cause to be set aside