subsistence

  • 71subsistence — /səbˈsɪstəns / (say suhb sistuhns) noun 1. the state or fact of subsisting; continuance. 2. the state or fact of existing. 3. the providing of sustenance or support. 4. means of supporting life; a living or livelihood. 5. Philosophy a. the… …

  • 72subsistence — Support. Means of support, provisions, or that which procures provisions or livelihood. See necessaries support …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 73subsistence — A means of support. Wall v Williams, 93 NC 327. An allowance to an enlisted man of the armed forces for living expenses, made under certain circumstances. 36 Am J1st Mil § 34. An allowance for a defendant wife in an action for divorce, brought… …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 74List of subsistence techniques — Subsistence is the food necessary to sustain life.The following is a list of subsistence techniques :* Hunting and Gathering techniques, also known as Foraging: **freeganism involves gathering of discarded food in the context of an urban… …

    Wikipedia

  • 75subsistence culture — pond culture of fishes with the harvest for local consumption by the fishers. Often producing at a continual low level rather than peaking at intervals …

    Dictionary of ichthyology

  • 76subsistence fishery — a fishery where the fish are consumed directly by the families of the fishers rather than being bought by middlemen and sold at the next larger market …

    Dictionary of ichthyology

  • 77subsistence harvest — harvests of fish by natives for ceremonies and to support traditional lifestyles. Also called ceremonial harvest …

    Dictionary of ichthyology

  • 78subsistence allowance — 1. money given in advance to a new soldier, employee, etc., to buy food, clothing, and pay for other necessities while awaiting a first pay. 2. money paid a worker in addition to salary to cover expenses that may be incurred in the performance of …

    Universalium

  • 79subsistence certificate — A written form prepared by a state office or officer attesting to the fact that a named corporation is in good standing in that state. American Banker Glossary …

    Financial and business terms

  • 80subsistence diet — a diet on which one can just live …

    Medical dictionary