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Meaning of superannuation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
/ˈs(j)ʉːpəˌɹænjʉːˈæɪʃn̩/

Definitions

  1. A retirement benefit fund, an accumulation of regular deductions from one′s wage or salary while employed and similar regular contributions from the employer, usually administered by an independent entity; a pension.
    Australia, New-Zealand, UK, uncountable, usually
  2. The condition or of being superannuated; old age or obsolescence.
    uncountable, usually

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Examples

“One of the principal objections to it was, that the period of service, after which superannuations were granted, was too limited,[…].”
“I think it would be harsh to deprive them of their superannuations without a knowledge of the circumstances under which they are proposed.”
“A person must not discriminate by failing to supply superannuation or insurance, or in the terms on which, or in the way in which superannuation or insurance is supplied.”
“If an entity employs temporary residents who are eligible for the superannuation guarantee, then the entity is required to make superannuation contributions for them.”
“Those words appearing to be merely the ravings of superannuation, they were not regarded; but when no other traces of Mary could be found, old Andrew went up to consult this crazy dame once more, but he was not able to bring any such thing to her recollection.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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