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con⋅serv⋅an⋅cy

[kuhn-sur-vuhn-see]
–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


con⋅serv⋅ant, adjective
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