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conducta

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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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“Conducta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conducta. Accessed 28 Feb. 2020.

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