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subvene
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subvene, v. i. [Pref. sub- + L. venire to come. See Subvention.].
To come under, as a support or stay; to happen. [1913 Webster]
"A future state must needs subvene to prevent the whole edifice from falling into ruin." [1913 Webster]
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