(n.) The act of providing, or making previous preparation.
(n.) That which is provided or prepared; that which is
brought together or arranged in advance; measures taken beforehand;
preparation.
(n.) Especially, a stock of food; any kind of eatables
collected or stored; -- often in the plural.
(n.) That which is stipulated in advance; a condition; a
previous agreement; a proviso; as, the provisions of a contract; the
statute has many provisions.
(n.) A canonical term for regular induction into a benefice,
comprehending nomination, collation, and installation.
(n.) A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became
vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation.
(v. t.) To supply with food; to victual; as, to provision a
garrison.
