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Meaning of Provision
The primary meaning of the word "provision" is a clause or condition in a legal document.
Definitions
- A clause or condition in a legal document, especially one that restricts or modifies the effect of the document
- * The act of providing or supplying something, especially food or other necessities
- * A stock or store of food, water, or other supplies
Etymology of Provision
The word "provision" comes from the Old French word "provision", which is derived from the Latin word "provisio", meaning "a seeing ahead" or "foreseeing"
The Latin word "provisio" is derived from the verb "providere", which is a combination of "pro" (meaning "ahead" or "forward") and "videre" (meaning "to see")
The word "provision" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a clause or condition in a legal document, and later expanded to include the act of providing or supplying something
Example Uses
- The contract included a provision that allowed the company to terminate the agreement if certain conditions were not met
- * The government made provision for the homeless by providing shelters and food
- * The hikers made sure to bring enough provision for the duration of their trip