GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Surveillance , n. [F., fr. surveiller to watch over; sur over + veiller to watch, L. vigilare. See Sur-, and Vigil.] Oversight; watch; inspection; supervision.
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   That sort of surveillance of which . . . the young have accused the old.
   Sir W. Scott.
   
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