provision

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A condition or rule in a law or contract.

   Under the provisions of the new law, smoking is banned indoors.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of supplying something that people need.

   The government is responsible for the provision of health care.

3. 3
   noun

   Supplies of food and other necessary things kept for future use.

   They packed enough provisions for the long journey.

4. 4
   verb

   To supply someone or something with provisions, especially food.

   The ship was provisioned for a six-month voyage.

From Middle English provisioun, from Old French provisïon, from Latin prōvīsiō (“preparation, foresight”), from prōvidēre (“provide”).

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