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1. (n.) purveyance
the act of purveying.
2. purveyance
something purveyed, as provisions.
Etymology: (1225–75; ME purvea(u)nce, purvya(u)nce < OF purveance&indirdesc; L prōvidentia. See providence , purvey)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) purveyance
the act of supplying something
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1. (noun) purveyance
the act or process of providing or procuring; providence; foresight; preparation; management
2. (noun) purveyance
that which is provided; provisions; food
3. (noun) purveyance
a providing necessaries for the sovereign by buying them at an appraised value in preference to all others, and oven without the owner's consent. This was formerly a royal prerogative, but has long been abolished
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