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supererogation

su·pe·re·rogation

UK/ˌs(j)uːpəɹɛɹəˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/ uncommon

noun

1.

an effort above and beyond the call of duty

Origin

From Late Latin superērogātiō (“payment in addition”), from superērogāre (“to pay in addition”), from super (“in addition to”) + ērogāre (“to pay, pay out, expend, disburse”), equivalent to supererogate + -ion.

Phrases

  • above and beyond
  • God's work

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