Purveyance /(?)/

Pur·vey·ance

Purveyance

n.
  1. The act or process of providing or procuring; providence; foresight; preparation; management.
    The ill purveyance of his page.
  2. That which is provided; provisions; food.
  3. A providing necessaries for the sovereign by buying them at an appraised value in preference to all others, and oven without the owner's consent. This was formerly a royal prerogative, but has long been abolished. (Eng. Law)