provision

/prəˈvɪʒən/
verb
  1. To supply someone or something with necessary items, especially food and supplies.
    • We need to provision the cabin for the winter before the snow blocks the road.
    • The army provisioned the troops before they marched into enemy territory.
    • The expedition was provisioned with enough food and equipment for two months.
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noun
  1. The act of supplying or making something available, especially something needed.
    • The government announced the provision of emergency funds for flood victims.
    • The school is responsible for the provision of textbooks to all students.
    • The provision of clean drinking water is a basic human right.
  2. A condition or clause in a legal document, contract, or agreement.
    • The lease has a provision prohibiting pets in the building.
    • Under the provision of the new law, all drivers must carry insurance.
    • The contract includes a provision that allows early termination with 30 days' notice.
  3. Supplies of food, drink, and other necessities, especially for a journey or a period of time.
    • We stopped at the village to buy provisions before continuing our trip.
    • The hikers packed enough provisions for a week in the mountains.
    • The ship carried provisions for a three-month voyage across the Atlantic.