supererogatory in German
supererogatory in German is übergebührlich — supererogatory means going beyond what is actually necessary.
supererogatory in German
übergebührlich
Pertaining to supererogation; doing more than is required, especially with reference to good works in Roman Catholicism.
What does "supererogatory" mean?
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adj Going beyond what is actually necessary.
"It is, for example, not clear whether “love thy enemy” is a precept or a supererogatory counsel."
- adj Describes a good deed that goes further than religious duty demands.
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supererogatory in a sentence
- It is, for example, not clear whether “love thy enemy” is a precept or a supererogatory counsel.
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What is "supererogatory" in German?
"supererogatory" in German is übergebührlich. supererogatory means: Going beyond what is actually necessary.
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