"prevenancy" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} prevenancy (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) The act of anticipating another's wishes, desires, etc., by way of favour or courtesy; obligingness. Tags: obsolete, uncountable
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