Word Meaning

Meaning of "provision" and the crossword clue

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