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subvene |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Subvene \Sub*vene"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Subvened}; p. pr & vb n. {Subvening}.] [Pref. sub- + L. venire to come See {Subvention}.] To come under as a support or stay; to happen. A future state must needs subvene to prevent the whole edifice from falling into ruin. --Bp. Warburton
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