Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Laurence Sterne (1713–1768), writer and Church of England clergyman. From French prévoyance foresight from prévoir to foresee + -ance.
Definition of prevoyance in US English:
prevoyance
nounprɪˈvɔɪəns
rare
Foresight.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Laurence Sterne (1713–1768), writer and Church of England clergyman. From French prévoyance foresight from prévoir to foresee + -ance.