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Definition of supererogation in English: supererogationnoun ˌsuːpərɛrəˈɡeɪʃ(ə)nˌsupərˌɛrəˈɡeɪʃən mass nounThe performance of more work than duty requires. 做职责以外的工作,做分外之事 to maximize profits is for management not an optional exercise or a work of supererogation Example sentencesExamples - In partnership with moral theology, it forms also a practical theology of the Christian life that does not require perfection as supererogation.
- He can make this claim because of his adherence to the holiness code and his supererogation of the law.
- As a result, there can be no question of moving from commandments to counsels in a simplistic way, and no sense that perfection involves supererogation.
- I say that these - which are the laws of mesmerism in its general features - it would be supererogation to demonstrate; nor shall I inflict upon my readers so needless a demonstration to-day.
- All this comes as a prodigal act of supererogation: Merely confronted with Shakespeare's poetic diction and iambic pentameter, few cast members manage to keep their heads above water.
Phrases(in the Roman Catholic Church) actions believed to form a reserve fund of merit that can be drawn on by prayer in favour of sinners. (罗马天主教的)赎罪行为,祈祷者为罪人行善赎罪 Example sentencesExamples - It is often said that works of supererogation involve going beyond the call of duty, doing good in a way which transcends the requirements of moral obligation.
- The whole theory of indulgences and works of supererogation rests upon a false notion of our relation to God.
- This section is levelled against the doctrine of the Church of Rome, respecting works of supererogation.
- For it was he who attempted to curry God's favor by works of supererogation.
- Such persons, by virtue of their vows, were in a state of perfection and, by fulfilling the counsels, their ‘works of supererogation’ produced more merit than those who simply followed the Ten Commandments.
- The practice of granting indulgences was based on the Catholic doctrine of works of supererogation.
- Nor does he require of us good works to atone for our sins or works of supererogation to atone for the sins of others.
OriginEarly 16th century: from late Latin supererogatio(n-), from supererogare 'pay in addition', from super- 'over' + erogare 'pay out'. Definition of supererogation in US English: supererogationnounˌso͞opərˌerəˈɡāSHənˌsupərˌɛrəˈɡeɪʃən The performance of more work than duty requires. 做职责以外的工作,做分外之事 to maximize profits is for management not an optional exercise or a work of supererogation Example sentencesExamples - As a result, there can be no question of moving from commandments to counsels in a simplistic way, and no sense that perfection involves supererogation.
- In partnership with moral theology, it forms also a practical theology of the Christian life that does not require perfection as supererogation.
- I say that these - which are the laws of mesmerism in its general features - it would be supererogation to demonstrate; nor shall I inflict upon my readers so needless a demonstration to-day.
- He can make this claim because of his adherence to the holiness code and his supererogation of the law.
- All this comes as a prodigal act of supererogation: Merely confronted with Shakespeare's poetic diction and iambic pentameter, few cast members manage to keep their heads above water.
Phrases(in the Roman Catholic Church) actions believed to form a reserve fund of merit that can be drawn on by prayer in favor of sinners. (罗马天主教的)赎罪行为,祈祷者为罪人行善赎罪 Example sentencesExamples - Such persons, by virtue of their vows, were in a state of perfection and, by fulfilling the counsels, their ‘works of supererogation’ produced more merit than those who simply followed the Ten Commandments.
- It is often said that works of supererogation involve going beyond the call of duty, doing good in a way which transcends the requirements of moral obligation.
- Nor does he require of us good works to atone for our sins or works of supererogation to atone for the sins of others.
- For it was he who attempted to curry God's favor by works of supererogation.
- The whole theory of indulgences and works of supererogation rests upon a false notion of our relation to God.
- The practice of granting indulgences was based on the Catholic doctrine of works of supererogation.
- This section is levelled against the doctrine of the Church of Rome, respecting works of supererogation.
OriginEarly 16th century: from late Latin supererogatio(n-), from supererogare ‘pay in addition’, from super- ‘over’ + erogare ‘pay out’. |