survivance noun. [sǝ'vʌɪv(ǝ)ns] E17.
[French, formed as SURVIVANT: see -ANCE.]
1. Survival. Now rare. E17.

2. The succession to an estate, office, etc., of a survivor nominated before the death of the previous holder; the right of such succession in case of survival. L17.
Also
■ survivancy noun M17-M18.

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