survivanceglossary / SURVIVANCE survivance. The right of succession (as to an office or to an estate) of a survivor named before the death of the incumbent or the holder. 词条贡献者 资深译员王漾,毕业于一所旨在培养高级翻译专业人才的翻译院校,擅长翻译各类与雇主商业秘密相关的法律文件。