Definitions for: Superannuate


[v] retire or become ineligible because of old age or infirmity
[v] become obsolete
[v] declare to be obsolete
[v] retire and pension (someone) because of age or physical inability



Webster (1913) Definition: Su`per*an"nu*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p.
Superannuated; p. pr. & vb. n. Superannuating.] [Pref.
super- + L. annus a year.]
1. To impair or disquality on account of age or infirmity.
--Sir T. Browne.

2. To give a pension to, on account of old age or other
infirmity; to cause to retire from service on a pension.


Su`per*an"nu*ate, v. i.
To last beyond the year; -- said of annual plants. [Obs.]
--Bacon.

See Also: adjudge, change, declare, hold, retire, retire

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