conventionary

conventionary
\\kənˈvenchəˌnerē\ adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin conventionarius, from Latin convention-, conventio + -arius -ary
: acting under convention or contract : settled by express agreement — used now chiefly of a form of tenure existing in Cornwall and parts of Devonshire, England

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  • Conventionary — Con*ven tion*a*ry, a. Acting under contract; settled by express agreement; as, conventionary tenants. [Obs.] R. Carew. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • conventionary — con·ven·tion·ary …   English syllables

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