provision
noun
a clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.
provisions
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pluralof provision.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof provision (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
provisionnouna clause in a legal instrument, a law, etc., providing for a particular matter; stipulation; proviso.
Example Sentences
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It said drinking water supplies to about 800 properties in the area were currently affected but it was working to restore provisions.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
These are actually important provisions of the Constitution.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
At the same time the constitutional authority found that certain provisions of the legislation required clarification, including the so-called conscience clause, which allows healthcare professionals to refuse to take part in the procedure.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
“I’m hopeful that the provisions in this settlement agreement will help ensure more equity in pricing.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
When she was almost seventeen, a man in a carriage came to town and watched as she rode for provisions.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
