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conducta

noun
con·​duc·​ta | \ kənˈdu̇ktə\
plural -s

Definition of conducta

Southwest
: a guarded pack train or caravan especially : one carrying bullion prior to the establishment of modern transport

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History and Etymology for conducta

Spanish, from Medieval Latin conducta, feminine of conductus, past participle of conducere to escort, safeguard on the road

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