Looking for the meaning of the word SUBSISTENCES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SUBSISTENCES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Subsistence
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
səbˈsɪst(ə)ns
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level
Short Definition:action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at minimal level
Examples:- the minimum income needed for subsistence
Definition:
the state of remaining in force or effect
Short Definition:state of remaining in force or effect
Examples:- rights of occupation normally only continue during the subsistence of the marriage
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