Superficies

Superficies
Superficies Su`per*fi"cies, n. [L., fr. super above, over + facies make, figure, shape. See {Surface}.] 1. The surface; the exterior part, superficial area, or face of a thing. [1913 Webster]

2. (Civil Law) (a) Everything on the surface of a piece of ground, or of a building, so closely connected by art or nature as to constitute a part of it, as houses, or other superstructures, fences, trees, vines, etc. (b) A real right consisting of a grant by a landed proprietor of a piece of ground, bearing a strong resemblance to the long building leases granted by landholders in England, in consideration of a rent, and under reservation of the ownership of the soil. --Bouvier. Wharton. [1913 Webster]


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  • superficies — su•per•fi•ci•es [[t]ˌsu pərˈfɪʃ iˌiz, ˈfɪʃ iz[/t]] n. pl. ci•es 1) the surface or outside of a thing 2) the outward appearance, esp. as distinguished from the inner nature • Etymology: 1520–30; < L superficiēs=super super + ficiēs, comb. form… …   From formal English to slang

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