Word Study
survivor
CIDE DICTIONARY
survivor, n.
- One who survives or outlives another person, or any time, event, or thing. [1913 Webster]"The survivor bound
In filial obligation for some term
To do obsequious sorrow." [1913 Webster] - The longer liver of two joint tenants, or two persons having a joint interest in anything. Blackstone. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
survivor, n.
1 a person who survives or has survived.
2 Law a joint tenant who has the right to the whole estate on the other's death.
1 a person who survives or has survived.
2 Law a joint tenant who has the right to the whole estate on the other's death.
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