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con·​ve·​nance | \ kōⁿv(ə)nääⁿs; ˈkänvənən(t)s, -ˌnän(t)s \
plural convenances\ kōⁿv(ə)nääⁿs ; ˈkänvənən(t)sə̇z , -​ˌnän(t)-​ \

Definition of convenance

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

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History and Etymology for convenance

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

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“Convenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convenance. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.

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