provision

1. n. The act of providing, or making previous preparation. Source: opted

2. n. That which is provided or prepared; that which is brought together or arranged in advance; measures taken beforehand; preparation. Source: opted

3. n. Especially, a stock of food; any kind of eatables collected or stored; -- often in the plural. Source: opted

4. n. That which is stipulated in advance; a condition; a previous agreement; a proviso; as, the provisions of a contract; the statute has many provisions. Source: opted

5. n. A canonical term for regular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination, collation, and installation. Source: opted

6. n. A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation. Source: opted

7. v. t. To supply with food; to victual; as, to provision a garrison. Source: opted

8. n. a stipulated condition Source: wordnet

9. n. the activity of supplying or providing something Source: wordnet

10. n. the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening Source: wordnet

11. n. a store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms) Source: wordnet

12. v. supply with provisions Source: wordnet

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