GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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