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ˌsuperinˈtendence
Also 7–9 -ance.
[Formed as next: see -ence. Cf. obs. F. superintendance (mod.F. surintendance), It. sopr(a)intendenza, Sp., Pg. superintendencia.]
1. The function or occupation of a superintendent; the action or work of superintending.
1603Holland Plutarch's Mor. 1312 Eudoxus..asked the reason, why Ceres had no charge and superintendance over Love matters. a1665J. Goodwin Being filled with the Spirit (1867) 83 They do it by virtue of a certain superintendence and instigation of the Spirit of God. 1779Mirror No. 25 ⁋3, I was just returning from the superintendence of my plows in a field. 1814Scott Wav. iii, Had his father placed him under the superintendence of a permanent tutor. 1867Ruskin Time & Tide ii. §8 To occupy themselves in the superintendence of public institutions. 1876Encycl. Brit. V. 668/2 The..intendant of circuit, who has a direct general superintendence over all the affairs of the circuit.
†2. A body of superintendents of the Church of Scotland. Obs.
a1578Lindesay (Pitscottie) Chron. Scot. II. 232 The maist pairt of the vniuersitie of Sanctandros convenit with the haill ministeris and superintendence in Edinburgh. |