provision
English meaning: Provision
Definition
An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use.
Example
“The contract contains a provision allowing either party to cancel.”
Another example: “The expedition loaded enough provisions to last three months.”
Usage — When, Where & How
A formal noun used in two main senses: a legal or contractual clause ('a provision of the treaty'), and supplies (especially food, often in the plural 'provisions'). Common in law, administration, and logistics.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'provisio' (a foreseeing, providing), from 'providere' (to foresee, provide), from 'pro-' (ahead) plus 'videre' (to see); entered English in the late 14th century.
Related Words
- wellness
- unconstitutional
- sanitation
- involve
- provisions
- statute
- constitution
- amended
- clause
- amendment
Common Collocations
- make provision
- legal provision
- key provision
- provision of services
- emergency provisions
- statutory provision
Word Forms
provide (v); provided; providing; provision (n); provisions (pl)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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