v. t.
Nothing is supposed that can supersede the known laws of natural motion. Bentley. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. [ L., suspend, set aside, stay, 2d pers. sing. present subjunctive of supersedere. See Supersede. ] (Law) A writ of command to suspend the powers of an officer in certain cases, or to stay proceedings under another writ. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The act of superseding, or setting aside; supersession;