sup·pli·ance I. \-īən(t)s\noun (-s) Etymology:supply (I) + -ance : the act or process of supplying : supply II. \ˈsəplēən(t)s\noun alsosup·pli·an·cy\-nsē\ (pluralsuppliancesalsosuppliancies) Etymology:suppliance from suppliant (II), after such pairs as English benevolent : benevolence; suppliancy from suppliant (II) + -cy : supplication, entreaty < bow … in suppliance for wisdom — D.D.Eisenhower >