1. the act or business of providing or supplying something, especially food or provisions
Usage: formal; often used in historical or legal contexts
2. things that are provided or supplied, especially food or other necessities
Usage: formal; plural form

Examples

• The castle’s purveyances included fresh bread and meat for the royal feast.
• Medieval lords had the right to demand purveyances from their subjects.
• The company specializes in purveyances for large-scale events.
• Historical records show the purveyances required for the army’s campaign.
• The merchant’s purveyances were essential for the remote settlement.
• Legal documents outlined the king’s rights to purveyances from local farmers.