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provision

[ pruh-vizh-uhn ]

noun

  1. a clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.

    Synonyms:

  2. the providing or supplying of something, especially of food or other necessities.
  3. arrangement or preparation beforehand, as for the doing of something, the meeting of needs, the supplying of means, etc.
  4. something provided; a measure or other means for meeting a need.
  5. a supply or stock of something provided.
  6. provisions, supplies of food.

    Synonyms: , ,

  7. Ecclesiastical.
    1. an appointment to an ecclesiastical office.
    2. appointment by the pope to a see or benefice not yet vacant.


verb (used with object)

  1. to supply with provisions.

provision

/ əˈɪə /

noun

  1. the act of supplying or providing food, etc
  2. something that is supplied or provided
  3. preparations made beforehand (esp in the phrase make provision for )
  4. plural food and other necessities, esp for an expedition
  5. plural food obtained for a household
  6. a demand, condition, or stipulation formally incorporated in a document; proviso
  7. the conferring of and induction into ecclesiastical offices
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to supply with provisions
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·sDz· noun
  • ·sDz· adjective
  • v··sDz noun
  • p·sDz noun
  • p·sDz verb
  • -·sDz noun
  • ܲp·sDzԱ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of provision1

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Latin ōīō- (stem of ōīō ) “a foreseeing,” equivalent to ōī(ܲ) (past participle of ōŧ “to foresee, look after, provide”) + -ō- suffix; provide, -ion
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Word History and Origins

Origin of provision1

C14: from Latin ōīō a providing; see provide
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Synonym Study

See food.
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Example Sentences

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Scottish Borders councillor Julie Pirone said the local authority would be reviewing the toilet provision in all its schools to ensure all children felt safe.

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Ministers are still considering the implication of the Supreme Court judgement and whether any changes will have to be made to toilet provisions.

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"We always declare that we are committed to order, the law, and the provisions of the constitution," he said.

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Mr Court said these provisions did not prohibit restrictive conditions but did require them to be proportionate, necessary, and grounded in a clear assessment of ongoing risk.

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"There was a demand for an earlier provision - we have some families that work in London, so they can get on the train and get into town," Ms Wareham said.

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