Definitions

1. noun

the act of supplying or providing something, especially food or other necessities; the supply of something, especially food or other necessities

“The purveyance of fresh produce to the community was a vital service.”

2. noun

a contract or agreement to supply something, especially food or other necessities

“The company’s purveyance contract with the government was a lucrative deal.”

3. noun

something supplied or provided, especially food or other necessities

“The purveyance of bread and water to prisoners was a basic human right.”

4. verb

to supply or provide something, especially food or other necessities

“The village was purveyed with fresh water after the new well was dug.”

5. verb

to furnish or equip with something, especially food or other necessities

“The army was purveyed with rations before the long march.”