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What's The Definition Of 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.
\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.