subsistence
noun
[ səbˈsɪst(ə)ns ]
• the action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level.
• "the minimum income needed for subsistence"
Similar:
maintenance,
keep,
upkeep,
support,
livelihood,
living,
board,
board and lodging,
sustenance,
nourishment,
nutriment,
provisions,
supplies,
food,
food and drink,
fare,
bread,
vivers,
eats,
nosh,
chow,
grub,
scoff,
bread and butter,
comestibles,
provender,
meat,
vittles,
commons,
victuals,
viands,
aliment,
• the state of remaining in force or effect.
• "rights of occupation normally only continue during the subsistence of the marriage"
