provision Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a stipulated condition
proviso.
- he accepted subject to one provision
noun the activity of supplying or providing something
supplying; supply.
noun the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening
preparation; planning.
- his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties
noun a store or supply of something (especially of food or clothing or arms)
verb supply with provisions
purvey.

L. provisio: cf. F. provision. See Provide.

The act of providing, or making previous preparation. Shak.
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.
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.
That which is stipulated in advance; a condition; a previous agreement; a proviso; as, the provisions of a contract; the statute has many provisions.
(R. C. Ch.) A canonical term for regular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination, collation, and installation.
(Eng. Hist.) A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation. Blackstone.

imperfect & past participle Provisioned ; present participle & verbal noun Provisioning

To supply with food; to victual; as, to provision a garrison.
They were provisioned for a journey. Palfrey.