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supererogatory

/ˌsuːpərɪˈroʊɡətəri/ adjective · British & US
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What does supererogatory mean?

adjective

Exceeding what is required or expected; going beyond what is necessary or normal.

Example

"The company's decision to donate extra funds to the charity was a supererogatory act of kindness."

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