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 译者Mathew,国际知名法学院国际仲裁与争端解决专业,擅长翻译各种与美国国内仲裁相关的法律文件。