v. Now rare or Obs. [f. eccl. L. superinspect-, pa. ppl. stem of superinspicĕre: see SUPER- 2, 2 b and INSPECT v.] trans. To inspect as a superior official; to oversee. So Superinspection, oversight.
1617. Collins, Def. Bp. Ely, II. x. 540. Why the King should haue Iurisdiction … or Superinspection, without administration or execution.
1677. Govt. Venice, 170. The Ephori had … a superinspection upon the Conduct of all Persons who manage it [sc. the Commonwealth].
1691. Maydman, Naval Spec., 123. He superinspects the whole Affair of Victualling at that Port.
