Meaning of PROVISION in English

The act of providing, or making previous preparation.

Use in sentences of PROVISION

The act of providing, or making previous preparation.
That which is provided or prepared; that which is brought together or arranged in advance; measures taken beforehand; preparation.
Especially, a stock of food; any kind of eatables collected or stored; -- often in the plural.
That which is stipulated in advance; a condition; a previous agreement; a proviso; as, the provisions of a contract; the statute has many provisions.
A canonical term for regular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination, collation, and installation.
A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation.
To supply with food; to victual; as, to provision a garrison.