n. [ F., fr. surveiller to watch over; sur over + veiller to watch, L. vigilare. See Sur-, and Vigil. ] Oversight; watch; inspection; supervision. [ 1913 Webster ]
That sort of surveillance of which . . . the young have accused the old. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.;
a. Overseeing; watchful. [ 1913 Webster ]