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provisions

/pɹəˈvɪʒ.ənz/

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noun

An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.

Examples :

"The hikers packed enough provisions, like dried fruit and nuts, to last for three days on the trail. "

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noun

The act of providing, or making previous preparation.

Examples :

"The school made provisions for extra study time to help students prepare for the final exams. "

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noun

Money set aside for a future event.

Examples :

"My parents made provisions for my college tuition by saving money every month. "

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noun

A liability or contra account to recognise likely future adverse events associated with current transactions.

Examples :

"We increased our provision for bad debts on credit sales going into the recession."

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noun

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

Examples :

"An arrest shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this Act."

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noun

Regular induction into a benefice, comprehending nomination, collation, and installation.

Examples :

"The historical documents detailed the provisions required for the new priest's induction into the parish, including his formal nomination by the bishop, official collation to the benefice, and installation ceremony. "

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noun

A nomination by the pope to a benefice before it became vacant, depriving the patron of his right of presentation.

Examples :

"The king protested the Pope's provisions, arguing they unfairly bypassed his right to choose the new bishop for his kingdom. "

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verb

To supply with provisions.

Examples :

"to provision an army"

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verb

To supply (a user) with an account, resources, etc. so that they can use a system.

Examples :

"The IT department provisions new employees with laptops and email accounts on their first day. "

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