convenance

noun

con·​ve·​nance

kōⁿv(ə)nääⁿs;

ˈkänvənən(t)s,

-ˌnän(t)s

plural convenances

kōⁿv(ə)nääⁿs;

ˈkänvənən(t)sə̇z,

-ˌnän(t)-

1

: conventional usage

2

convenances plural : the things established by custom as proper to social intercourse : conventions

a forthright man with little regard for the convenances

Word History

Etymology

French, from convenant, present participle of convenir to be suitable

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