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Supercede vs. Supersede

Supercede

To take the place or position of something or someone that was previously in authority or power.

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Supersede

/ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/

To take the place of something less effective or outdated

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Supersede is the correct term which means to take the place of.
Supercede is a common misspelling of the word supersede.
Remember that supersede is derived from the Latin supersedere, which retains this spelling.
Supersede contains sede, think of se for replace.
Once you realize supersede is the standard accepted spelling, its easier to avoid using supercede'.

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