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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Supervening,) Superveening, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. supervening (1667), f. supervene v.] = Supervenient adj. 1. —1681 Stair Inst. (1681) ii xxiv § 2.
The superveening right … accresces without any new solemnities
