inconveniency
Americannoun
plural
inconvenienciesEtymology
Origin of inconveniency
1400–50; late Middle English: mishap, danger; see inconvenience, -y 3
Example Sentences
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While Patrick Henry thought slavery was “repugnant,” he never freed any enslaved people because of the “general inconveniency of living without them.”
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
He also allegeth there is a great inconveniency in the refusing of the ceremonies, namely, the offending of the king.
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George
This appears to us an inconsistency; but it is true that it was the interest of the state to allow it, though not always without inconveniency.
From The Works of Samuel Johnson, Volume 05 Miscellaneous Pieces by Johnson, Samuel
A well-regulated paper-money will supply it not only without any inconveniency, but, in some cases, with some advantage.
From An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Garnier, Germain
Wherefore I will here meddle only with such as go about to purge the ceremonies from the inconveniency of scandal.
From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George
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