supererogation
Example Sentences
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For any organization to have notified him of his nomination would have been supererogation.
From Time Magazine Archive
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This, besides being martyrdom, is a work of supererogation, as the fruit is nicer fresh, and to buy it for the sake of keeping it is absurd, as it can but be eaten once.
From Household Organization by Caddy, Florence
Somebody assumed to excuse Miss Dickinson, by saying that she gave up other and far more lucrative engagements for this; but it was entirely a work of supererogation.
From A New Atmosphere by Hamilton, Gail
This rule has been rigorously adhered to by the Administration for twenty years past, and in some instances, a tolerable ignorance of English has been added, as a merit of supererogation.
From A Trip to Cuba by Howe, Julia Ward
He was not the man to waste his energies upon works of supererogation.
From The Plowshare and the Sword A Tale of Old Quebec by Trevena, John