sustentation

noun

sus·ten·ta·tion | \ ˌsə-stən-ˈtā-shən

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Definition of sustentation

1 : the act of sustaining : the state of being sustained: such as

a : maintenance, upkeep

b : preservation, conservation

c : maintenance of life, growth, or morale

d : provision with sustenance

2 : something that sustains : support

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argues that a new toll is needed to pay for the long-term sustentation of the city's bridges the all-important sustentation of Mount Vernon, Monticello, and other national treasures

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