Surseance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɜːsiəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Surseance is a noun meaning (law, in the Netherlands) The phase of reaching an agreement with the creditors of a bankrupt company.
Meaning
(law, in the Netherlands) The phase of reaching an agreement with the creditors of a bankrupt company.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) peace (state of not fighting) or quiet (silence, or calmness)
Example Sentences
all preachers , especially such as be of good temper , and have wisdom with conscience, ought to inculcate and beat upon a peace, silence, and surseance
Word Forms
- surseances
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include surceasance, quietage, surrendry, requiem, sovenaunce, reposance.
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