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supersedeas
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supersedeas, n. [L., suspend, set aside, stay, 2d pers. sing. present subjunctive of supersedere. See Supersede.].
A writ of command to suspend the powers of an officer in certain cases, or to stay proceedings under another writ. Blackstone. [1913 Webster]
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