Sŭs'ten-tā'tion, n.

n. [Lat. sustentatio, from sustentare, to support, maintain, v. intens. from sustinere; Fr. sustentation, Pr. sustentacio, Sp. sustentacion, It. sustentazione, sostentazione. See SUSTAIN.] [Rare.]

1. Preservation from falling; support. Boyle.
2. The use of food or provisions. Browne.
3. Maintenance; support of life. Bacon.