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Noun: supererogation  ,soo-pur,e-ru'gey-shun
  1. An effort above and beyond the call of duty
    "His supererogation in completing extra tasks was noted by management"

Derived forms: supererogations

Type of: effort, elbow grease [informal], exertion, sweat [informal], travail [literary]

Encyclopedia: Supererogation, Works Of