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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Superveniency, n. [e.m.E. superveniencie (1647); Supervenient adj.] The fact of coming after, the subsequent occurrence (of something). —1665 Decis. Lords G. 110.
That the superveniency of his being heir did not take away the former right belonging to him as bairn 1673–6 M. P. Brown Suppl. Decis. III 74.
So the middle impediment and superveniency of the rebellion hinders the two extremes to be conjoined 1698 Fountainhall Decis. I 819.
In respect of the loss by the diminution of the brewing, thro' the superveniency of the act of parliament 1693
