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con⋅serv⋅an⋅cy

  [kuhn-sur-vuhn-see]
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–noun, plural -cies.
1. conservation of natural resources.
2. an association dedicated to the protection of the environment and its resources.
3. British. a commission regulating navigation, fisheries, etc.
Origin:
1550–60; < ML conservantia (see conserve, -ancy ); r. conservacy < ML conservātia; see -acy

Related forms:
con⋅serv⋅ant, adjective
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con·ser·van·cy   (kən-sûr'vən-sē)   
n.   pl. con·ser·van·cies

  1. Conservation, especially of natural resources.

    1. An organization dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and wildlife habitats in the United States.

    2. Chiefly British A commission supervising fisheries and navigation.

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