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succursal

Syllabification: (suc·cur·sal)
Pronunciation: /səˈkərsəl/

Definition of succursal

adjective

  • (of a religious establishment such as a monastery) subsidiary to a principal establishment.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French succursale, from medieval Latin succursus, from the verb succurrere (see succor)

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