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The act of purveying.
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(British, historical) The prerogative of the Crown to static separation of duty with goods and services for royal use.
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- purveyancing77%
(British) The requisitioning of goods and services for royal use.
- purveyor75%
One who gets]], procures; a supplier; specifically, one in the business of supplying food or other necessary material goods; a provisioner.
- provision72%
The act of providing, or making previous preparation.
- provision71%
An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.