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supra

adv. place
C2 Proficiency US //ˈsupɹə// UK //sˈʌpɹɐ// supra

adv. used in books or legal papers to mean 'above'. It tells you that the information you are looking for was already mentioned earlier in the text.

adv. indicates that a subject or citation has been mentioned previously in the preceding text. Frequently used in academic and legal writing to avoid repetition of full citations.


SIMPLE

See the case cited supra for more details.

CONTEXTUAL

The witness testimony discussed supra provides the necessary evidence for the defendant's claim.

COMPLEX

While the primary argument was established supra, the following sections will explore the secondary implications of the ruling as it pertains to international trade agreements.

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Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin suprā.

Etymology 2

From Georgian სუფრა (supra).

Usage

Typically used in formal or legal writing; often appears in parentheses or footnotes to refer to an earlier page or section.

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