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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Transcendence \Tran*scend"ence\ (-ens), Transcendency
\Tran*scend"en*cy\ (-en*s[y^]), [Cf. L. transcendentia, F.
transcendance.]
1. The quality or state of being transcendent; superior
excellence; supereminence.
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The Augustinian theology rests upon the
transcendence of Deity at its controlling principle.
--A. V. G.
Allen.
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2. Elevation above truth; exaggeration. [Obs.]
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"Where transcendencies are more allowed." --Bacon.
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