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Definition of Provisions

Provision
Provision Pro*vi"sion, n. [L. provisio: cf. F. provision. See Provide.] 1. The act of providing, or making previous preparation. --Shak. 2. That which is provided or prepared; that which is brought together or arranged in advance; measures taken beforehand; preparation. Making provision for the relief of strangers. --Bacon. 3. Especially, a stock of food; any kind of eatables collected or stored; -- often in the plural. And of provisions laid in large, For man and beast. --Milton. 4. That which is stipulated in advance; a condition; a previous agreement; a proviso; as, the provisions of a contract; the statute has many provisions. 5. (R. C. Ch.) A canonical term for regular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination, collation, and installation. 6. (Eng. Hist.) A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation. --Blackstone.
Provision
Provision Pro*vi"sion, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Provisioned; p. pr. & vb. n. Provisioning.] To supply with food; to victual; as, to provision a garrison. They were provisioned for a journey. --Palfrey.

Meaning of Provisions from wikipedia

- storing and/or rationing of supplies, typically food or drink: Ground provisions, root vegetables used in Caribbean cuisine Provisioning (disambiguation)...
- Taylor Provisions is a leading producer of pork roll, based in Trenton, New Jersey. Its founder, John Taylor, is credited as the inventor of the pork roll...
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- Olympia Provisions (formerly Olympic Provisions) is an American meat and restaurant company that produces artisan charcuterie based out of Portland, Oregon...
- Westside Provisions is a mixed use neighborhood located in the West Midtown area of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Westside Provisions was formed in...
- Ground provisions is the term used in West Indian nations to describe a number of traditional root vegetable staples such as yams, sweet potatoes, dasheen...
- and contains provisions that became effective immediately, 90 days after enactment, and six months after enactment, as well as provisions phased in through...