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con·ve·nance
\kōⁿv(ə)nääⁿs; ˈkänvənən(t)s, -ˌnän(t)s\ noun
(plural convenances \kōⁿv(ə)nääⁿs; ˈkänvənən(t)sə̇z, -ˌnän(t)-\)
Etymology: French, from convenant, present participle of convenir to be suitable
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 >
Synonyms: see form |