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provision

pro·vi·sion

UK/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ US/prʌˈvɪʒʌn/ uncommon uk
noun (4) verb (1)

noun

1.

a stipulated condition

  • “he accepted subject to one provision”
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2.

the activity of supplying or providing something

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3.

the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening

  • “his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties”
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4.

verb

1.

supply with provisions

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Origin

From Middle English provisioun, from Old French provisïon, from Latin prōvīsiō (“preparation, foresight”), from prōvidēre (“provide”).

Phrases

  • alternative provision
  • direct provision
  • ground provisions
  • make provision for
  • spendthrift provision
  • sunrise provision
  • sunset provision
  • transitional provision

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