English Explanatory Dictionary

conservancy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The conservation of a resource.
  2. An organization dedicated to the conservation of natural resources.
  3. A commission that deals with fishery and navigation.
  4. A state in which a company is allowed to continue trading without incurring any new financial liabilities or disposing of any assets.

Pronunciation

[kənˈsɜːvənsɪ] [kənˈsɝvənsɪ]

Word forms

conservancy conservancies

Etymology

From conservant + -cy or conserve + -ancy.

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