vendition

[ ven-dish-uhn ]

noun

1. the act of vending; sale.

Other Words From

• self-ven·dition noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of vendition¹

1535–45; < Latin venditiōn- (stem of venditiō ), equivalent to vendit ( us ) (past participle of vendere to vend; -ite ² ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Associated word: acetarious. sale, n. vendition, market; auction; handsel. salient, a. prominent, conspicuous, noticeable, striking. saliva, n. spittle, sputum, spit.

From Project Gutenberg

It is to be had in every parish of the kingdom, and a pretty large quantity is consumed in the metropolis, where several taverns are set apart solely for the vendition of this liquor, the masters never dealing in any other.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• auction
• business
• buying
• deal
• demand
• marketing
• purchase
• reduction
• selling
• trade
• transaction