JAMB - English Language (2011 - No. 14)
Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter?
The circular supersedes all previous correspondence on the matter?
supports
displaces
eliminates
circumvents
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For something to ''supersede'' it means to take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant.
synonymes; replace · supplant · take the place of · take over from · substitute for · displace · oust · overthrow · remove · unseat · override · succeed · come after · step into the shoes of · crowd out · fill someone's boots.
the closest in meaning in the above options is ''displace'' which means take over the place, position, or role of.