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Definition of: subsistence
(səb·sis′təns) noun
1. The act of subsisting.
2. That on which one subsists; sustenance; means of support; livelihood.
3. The state of being subsistent; inherent quality.
4. That which subsists; real being.
5. A basis; a logical substance; hypostasis. Also sub·sis′ten·cy. [<LL subsistentia <subsistere SUBSIST]
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