Conserved
/kənˈsɜːrvd/
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- (adj.) Legally preserved or maintained in an unchanged state, often referring to rights, interests, or statuses that are retained over time.
The conserved property rights were upheld despite changes in legislation.
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Commentary
Used chiefly in legal contexts to denote interests or rights maintained intact despite other changes; avoid confusing with general or scientific uses of 'conserved.'
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