Category:Superficies

Su`per*fi"cies, n. Etym: [l., fr. super above, over + facies make, Figure, shape. See surface.]

1. The surface; the exterior part, superficial area, or face of a Thing.

2. (civil law) (a) everything on the surface of a piece of ground, or of a building, So closely connected by art or nature as to constitute a part of it, As houses, or other superstructures, fences, trees, vines, etc. (b) a real right consisting of a grant by a landed proprietor of a Piece of ground, bearing a strong resemblance to the long building Leases granted by landholders in england, in consideration of a rent, And under reservation of the ownership of the soil. Bouvier. Wharton.