Meaning Of The Word Contrivance

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What's The Definition Of Contrivance?

contrivance
countable noun: A contrivance is an unfair or dishonest scheme or trick to gain an advantage for yourself.
variable noun: If you describe something as a contrivance, you disapprove of it because it is unnecessary and artificial.

contrivance in American English
the act, way, or power of contriving
noun: something contrived; a device, esp. a mechanical one

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