supererogation
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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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Races, you see, were not in a class with graduations; they were optional, works of supererogation.
From The Whirligig of Time by Wayland Wells Williams
The author may, of course, add a quotation from his writings, or a sentiment, if so disposed; but this must be considered as a work of supererogation, and an exceptional manifestation of courtesy.
From Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes by E. E. Brown
I regret, sir, that the matter should annoy you," he said, coldly, "but there is no question here of supererogation.
From The Alpine Fay A Romance by Elisabeth Buerstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)
It is a work of supererogation to furnish falsehoods for British travellers.
From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Eliza Leslie
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