supererogation

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For any organization to have notified him of his nomination would have been supererogation.

From Time Magazine Archive

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 Brown, E. E.

It were no less than supererogation to adduce evidences of the romantic spirit of the age of Shakespeare.

From A History of Literary Criticism in the Renaissance With special reference to the influence of Italy in the formation and development of modern classicism by Spingarn, Joel Elias

He was not pharasaical enough to imagine that he had performed any works of supererogation.

From Discussion on American Slavery by Breckinridge, Rev. Robert J.

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