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provision
[pruh-vizh-uhn]
noun
a clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.
Synonyms:the providing or supplying of something, especially of food or other necessities.
arrangement or preparation beforehand, as for the doing of something, the meeting of needs, the supplying of means, etc.
something provided; a measure or other means for meeting a need.
a supply or stock of something provided.
provisions, supplies of food.
Synonyms: , ,Ecclesiastical.
an appointment to an ecclesiastical office.
appointment by the pope to a see or benefice not yet vacant.
verb (used with object)
to supply with provisions.
provision
/ əˈɪə /
noun
the act of supplying or providing food, etc
something that is supplied or provided
preparations made beforehand (esp in the phrase make provision for )
(plural) food and other necessities, esp for an expedition
(plural) food obtained for a household
a demand, condition, or stipulation formally incorporated in a document; proviso
the conferring of and induction into ecclesiastical offices
verb
(tr) to supply with provisions
Other Word Forms
- provisioner noun
- provisionless adjective
- overprovision noun
- preprovision noun
- reprovision verb
- self-provision noun
- unprovisioned adjective
- ˈDzԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of provision1
Word History and Origins
Origin of provision1
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Example Sentences
But nearly every state would feel some impact, especially under the provisions in the reconciliation bill, which are more restrictive than the CMS proposal.
Critics argue this provision encourages reckless behavior and endangers public safety.
About the only measure everyone says is needed is more provision of school doctors, nurses and psychologists in order to detect early signs of pupils going off the rails.
However, in Wales there was "very limited provision after 14 weeks" it said, partly because of a "skills gap" and few doctors.
The schools in Aberdeenshire, Argyll and Bute, Scottish Borders and Shetland plan to change provision by adding separate bathrooms for boys and girls.
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