provisions

/prəˈvɪʒənz/
noun
  1. Supplies of food and other necessary items, especially for a journey or a period of time.
    • The ship carried provisions for the long voyage across the ocean.
    • The hikers packed enough provisions for a week in the mountains.
    • Before the storm, the family stocked up on provisions like canned goods and bottled water.
  2. A condition or stipulation in a legal document or agreement.
    • The lease has a provision prohibiting pets in the building.
    • The contract includes a provision that allows early termination with 30 days' notice.
    • Under the provisions of the new law, all drivers must carry insurance.
  3. The act of supplying or providing something.
    • The charity focuses on the provision of education for children in rural areas.
    • The company is responsible for the provision of safety equipment to all employees.
    • The provision of clean drinking water is a basic human right.
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