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Superficiary

Suˊper-fi′ci-a-ry

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Noun.
(Rom. Law)
One to whom a right of surface occupation is granted; one who pays quitrent for a house built upon another man’s ground.

Suˊper-fi′ci-a-ry

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Adj.
1.
Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; superficial.
2.
(Rom. Law)
Situated or built on another man's land, as a house.

Definition 2024


superficiary

superficiary

English

Adjective

superficiary (not comparable)

  1. Of or relating to the superficies, or surface; superficial.
  2. (law) Situated or built on another person's land.
    a superficiary house

Noun

superficiary (plural superficiaries)

  1. (historical, Ancient Rome) One to whom a right of surface occupation is granted; one who pays quitrent for a house built upon another's ground.