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noun
The conservation of a resource.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
An organization dedicated to the conservation of natural resources.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A commission that deals with fishery and navigation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, countable, uncountable
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noun
A state in which a company is allowed to continue trading without incurring any new financial liabilities or disposing of any assets.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
the official conservation of trees and soil and rivers etc.
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: conservation
noun
a commission with jurisdiction over fisheries and navigation in a port or river
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: committee, commission
History
From conservant + -cy or conserve + -ancy.
