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verb

Not supercede.

Consider this usage note from Merriam-Webster:

Supercede has occurred as a spelling variant of supersede since the 17th century, and it is common in current published writing. It continues, however, to be widely regarded as an error. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supercede

Example: The new supplement will supersede the main volume.

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