provision

nounsupplies, supplying

Word Origin & History

late 14c., "a providing beforehand, action of arranging in advance" (originally in reference to ecclesiastical appointments made before the position was vacant), from Old French provision "precaution, care" (early 14c.), from Latin provisionem (nominative provisio) "a foreseeing, foresight, preparation, prevention," noun of action from past participle stem of providere "look ahead" (see provide). Meaning "something provided" is attested from late 15c.; specific sense of "supply of food" is from c.1600.

Example Sentences for provision

It has been the accumulation of years, and was intended as a provision for you and Robert.

The arrangements your father has made is one of provision against the unlikely.

The possession of the furniture would not be in any sense a provision.

Granted; and provision is made for this in the new order of things.

Provision had, therefore, to be made for the requisite means of ...

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