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.
© Webster 1913.
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.
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