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countable and uncountable, plural subsistences
Real being; existence. quotations examples
the human nature loseth its proper subsistence , and is assumed into the subsistence of the divine nature
1686, Edward Stillingfleet, the Doctrines and Practices of the Church of Rome
The act of maintaining oneself at a minimum level. examples
Inherency. examples
Something (food, water, money, etc.) that is required to stay alive. quotations examples
In the general course of human nature, a power over a man's subsistence amounts to a power over his will.
1788, Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist, Dawson, Federalist 79, page 548
His viceroy could only propose to himself a comfortable subsistence out of the plunder of his province.
1716 February 3 (Gregorian calendar), Joseph Addison, “The Free-holder: No. 10. Monday, January 23. ”, in The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Esq; […], volume IV, London: […] Jacob Tonson, […], published 1721
(theology) Embodiment or personification or hypostasis of an underlying principle or quality.